Despite record growth in renewable energy, the world is falling short of its clean energy targets, according to a new report released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and highlighted by UN Secretary-General AntĂłnio Guterres.
🌍 Key Findings from the IRENA Report:
- Record Growth, But Not Enough: In 2024, the world added 582 Gigawatts of renewable energy capacity—a record-breaking figure. However, this is still far below the 1,122 GW per year needed to meet the COP28 goal of 11.2 Terawatts by 2030.
- Call for Urgent Action: Guterres warned, “The clean energy revolution is unstoppable… but the window to keep the 1.5°C limit within reach is rapidly closing.” He urged countries to “step up, scale up, and speed up” the energy transition.
- Investment Gaps: The report calls for massive investment in electricity grids, supply chains, and clean-tech manufacturing—including solar, wind, batteries, and hydrogen.
- Responsibility of Rich Nations: Wealthier countries are urged to lead the shift away from fossil fuels and raise their share of renewables to 20% of global capacity by decade’s end.
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