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IRENA

@IRENA

The International Renewable Energy Agency supports countries in their transition to a sustainable energy future. Director-General: @flacamera

Abu Dhabi

Joined October 2013

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⚡Electrification is a no-regret option for the #energytransition. A concrete end-use electrification target of "35 by 35" can deliver benefits far beyond emissions reductions; it strengthens energy security, resilience, competitiveness & boosts economic growth while
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As energy demand grows & fossil fuel markets remain volatile, #electrification is poised to lead the next phase of the #energytransition. 🎧 In the latest episode of 'All Things Renewable', @IRENA's expert explains why the "35 by 35" target matters not only for climate goals, but
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Electrification is rising across both G20 & non-G20 economies. By 2035, #electrification would reach 37% in G20 countries & 28% in non-G20 economies under @IRENA’s roadmap, highlighting the need for tailored pathways and investment across sectors & regions. More 👉
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Francesco La Camera
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Jun 24
The latest edition of #TrackingSDG7 report puts the accelerated deployment of domestic renewables as crucial to achieve universal energy access while enhancing energy security. Today's energy crisis strengthens the case for that recommendation ➡️bit.ly/4ahIYHN
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Jun 24
OUT NOW: #TrackingSDG7 report 2026! 🔸How many people still lack #electricity access? 🔸How many rely on dirty fuels for cooking, risking their health? 🔸How much int'l funds have been flowing to developing countries to deploy clean, #renewableenergy? See the answers ▶️
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Francesco La Camera
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Jun 24
Electrification requires grids & strong supply chains across the world. Delighted to see @IRENA’s private sector partners of the Utilities for Net Zero Alliance pushing for supply chain resilience to ensure grids can keep pace with soaring energy demand. ➡️bit.ly/4aLrROC
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Jun 24
🔌Electrification is set to play a key role in the global energy system. As electricity demand rises across transport, buildings & industry, #renewables will provide most of the additional supply. @IRENA projects fossil fuels will account for just 15% of final energy consumption
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Jun 23
⚡ Electrification took centre stage at the 1st Global Energy Transition & Electrification Summit. As countries seek to strengthen #energysecurity & reduce their fossil fuel dependence, government & business leaders highlighted the growing importance of global electrification
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Jun 23
As geopolitical tensions continue to expose the risks of fossil fuel dependence, governments & businesses are increasingly backing #electrification as a practical pathway to strengthen #energysecurity. @IRENA is helping drive this agenda through its proposed global
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Jun 21
1/🧵 Global energy disruptions are impacting economies beyond energy markets.
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Jun 23
2/🧵@IRENA recommends short-term actions, e.g. scaling distributed renewables, #solarPV mini-grids & intensive electrification, offering a near-term pathway to strengthen resilience. See more policy recommendations: irena.org/Publications/2…
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Jun 23
⚡Electrification is a win-win opportunity for countries around the world. As solar & wind are increasingly cost-competitive in many regions, #renewables could provide 92% of global electricity generation by 2050, meeting growing #energy demand while supporting the transition
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⚡Electrification & the transition away from fossil fuels depend on stronger grids. With 2 500 GW of wind & solar capacity awaiting connection, grid infrastructure becomes one of the biggest barriers to scaling up #renewables. Read @IRENA's report recommending investments in
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Jun 21
At @london_climate's Climate Innovation Forum, @IRENA DG @flacamera will deliver a keynote address emphasising the growing role of #electrification in leading the next phase of #energytransition, outlining a global electrification target based on the Agency’s revised 1.5°C
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