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Nick Johnston @nifjnick.bsky.social · 17d

@ren21community.bsky.social Global Status Reviews are essential reading for anyone interested in the energy transition. They're up to date, well sourced, and are open peer reviewed - please consider taking part in the production of this, and other, reports

REN21 @ren21community.bsky.social · 24d

Ddiscover our Supply Demand Factsheets on solar ☀️, wind 🌬️, geothermal 🌋, bioenergy 🌱, and hydropower 💧

These ready technologies can expand capacity, integrate into systems, and drive secure, affordable, sustainable energy.

👉 Explore them all www.ren21.net/gsr-2025/tec...

GSR 2025 | Energy Supply Technologies

A comprehensive annual overview of the state of renewable energy.

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FUELGAE @fuelgae.bsky.social · 10d

@ren21community.bsky.social´s provides a report on the renewable energy in transport sector. Road transport is focused on the electrification, aviation on the development of SAF+biofuels, shipping in using renewable fuels and rail transport is focused on further rail electrification.

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REN21 @ren21community.bsky.social · 15d

Take a look at our key takeaways from the ENERGYNOW #SDG7 Action Forum at #NYCW, where REN21 tackled a critical question: how do we build the political will and confidence needed to move beyond fossil fuels and into a renewables-based economy?

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📷: @iisd.org

#renewablesnow

#renewablesnow #newyorkclimateweek #nycw #sdg7 #actionforum | REN21

At the Energy Now SDG7 Action Forum, as part of the New York Climate Week, REN21 convened governments, industry, and civil society to tackle a critical question: how do we build the political will and...

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REN21 @ren21community.bsky.social · 19d

🚨This week: "Champions for Change: Accelerating the Shift to Renewables-based Economies" as part of #NYCW at the #SDG7 Action Forum🗽

Swipe to meet our speakers of this high-level dialogue👉

📅 24 Sept | 15:00–16:30PM CEST
Please send us a message to [email protected] if you wish to attend. 📩

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REN21 @ren21community.bsky.social · 19d

REN21 President Ramón Méndez Galain joins our delegation in #NYCW25!🗽

He’ll speak at key events on #EnergySecurity & #NetZero2050, including our very own "Champions for Change: Accelerating the Shift to Renewables-based Economies" showcasing the RE Champions Initiative.

#RenewablesNow

REN21 @ren21community.bsky.social · 22d

Next week in 🗽, REN21 joins #NYCW, UNGA, the Global Renewables Summit & #SDG7 Action Forum to show how #renewables can be the foundation behing resilient, strong and equitable societies and economies. @ranaadib.bsky.social

REN21 @ren21community.bsky.social · 24d

Ddiscover our Supply Demand Factsheets on solar ☀️, wind 🌬️, geothermal 🌋, bioenergy 🌱, and hydropower 💧

These ready technologies can expand capacity, integrate into systems, and drive secure, affordable, sustainable energy.

👉 Explore them all www.ren21.net/gsr-2025/tec...

GSR 2025 | Energy Supply Technologies

A comprehensive annual overview of the state of renewable energy.

www.ren21.net

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REN21 @ren21community.bsky.social · 25d

Access the Country Snapshot for #India here - www.ren21.net/gsr-2025/sna...

GSR 2025 | Snapshot: India

Hybrid solar and wind energy systems surging

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REN21 @ren21community.bsky.social · 25d

India’s solar story is gaining speed.

In Q2 2025, record 3.8 GW of new solar came online as developers rushed to meet charge waiver deadlines.

☀️Hybrid plants combining solar + wind + storage are reshaping India’s energy future, making renewables reliable.

More in REN21’s #GSR2025 India Snapshot.

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REN21 @ren21community.bsky.social · 29d

Africa is ready to lead the new energy era. #ACS2
💰 $100B pledged for renewables
⚡ Scaling renewables
🤝 Aligning initiatives
🏭 Green value chains creations

Read more about our takeaways of the African Climate Summit 2👉 www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

#mission300 | REN21

This week, the Africa Climate Summit 2 showed Africa not as a continent needing support – but as one ready to lead as a climate champion. Government of Kenya’s President, William Ruto, called for a...

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REN21 @ren21community.bsky.social · Sep 11

Why are renewables still underused in agriculture, buildings, industry & transport?

Our NEW 📢 Energy Demand Factsheets unpack the challenges and opportunities - and show how policy alignment, investment, & electrification can build a resilient secure energy system.

👉 www.ren21.net/gsr-2025/sec...

REN21 @ren21community.bsky.social · Sep 10

Yesterday @ember-energy.org launched its China Energy Transition Review. Our President Ramón Méndez Galain summed it up simply: planning matters.

China’s story shows what makes a renewables-based economy possible:
📈 Scale
⚡ Pace
📝 Strategy

Read more on Ramón’s insights: shorturl.at/3Nwgu

Yesterday, our President Ramón Mendez Galain participated in the live launch of Ember's new flagship report covering China’s evolution from a coal-fuelled powerhouse to a clean electrification… | ...

Yesterday, our President Ramón Mendez Galain participated in the live launch of Ember's new flagship report covering China’s evolution from a coal-fuelled powerhouse to a clean electrification leader....

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Ember @ember-energy.org · Sep 9

NEW | China’s clean energy boom and rapid electrification are creating the conditions for a FOSSIL DECLINE at home and abroad⚡

Fossil use in end-use sectors plateaued in 2015--while electricity use grew 65%, becoming central to 🇨🇳’s energy system.

https://loom.ly/psjqvhE

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REN21 @ren21community.bsky.social · Sep 4

This brief examines how three flagship initiatives – the Accelerated Partnership for Renewables in Africa, Mission 300, and the African Green Industrialization Initiative – can be aligned to unlock Africa’s renewable energy potential, advance green industrialisation, and broaden energy access.

REN21 @ren21community.bsky.social · Sep 4

Presenting the latest policy brief: "Catalysing Africa’s Renewable Energy Transformation and Green Industrialisation" alongside our member @powershift.bsky.social , and @germanwatch.bsky.social @misereor.bsky.social r as co-authors.

📃 See the full brief and download directly here: lnkd.in/gBfrNEZB

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SLOCAT Partnership @slocat.net · Sep 2

Now live: New Chapters of the GSR4. 🚨

From ambition to delivery with guidance on pathways; NDCs/NAPs; the Transport Decarbonisation Index; the role of business; SIDS overview; finance and appraisals; climate finance in LMICs; and capacity.

#TransportClimateStatus #GSR2025

👉 gsr4.slocat.net

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REN21 @ren21community.bsky.social · Aug 19

The next step? Moving from scattered progress to systemic change — through regional cooperation, infrastructure investment and political will.

REN21 @ren21community.bsky.social · Aug 19

🚀 The shift has begun. Now it’s time to scale.
From green education reforms in Rwanda to cross-border electricity markets, examples of a renewables-based economy are already emerging across Africa.

#Africa #SystemicChange #GreenEconomy #RegionalIntegration #EnergyTransition #REN21 #RenewablesNow

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REN21 @ren21community.bsky.social · Aug 19

A renewables-based economy is already taking shape. The challenge now is moving from isolated to systemic change.

📙Dive into the Brief: Unpacking an African Renewables-Based Economy - www.ren21.net/your-network...

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REN21 @ren21community.bsky.social · Aug 12

Africa receives just 5% of global #energyfinance — and only 2% goes to renewables. With high interest rates and rising debt burdens, financing remains misaligned with Africa’s development needs.

To unlock a renewables-based economy, finance must be accessible, affordable, and tailored for impact.

REN21 @ren21community.bsky.social · Aug 12

Finance for #renewables in Africa is not enough — and not fit-for-purpose.

💸Finance is the missing piece in Africa’s #energytransition.

📙Learn more in REN21’s latest Strategic Intelligence Brief here: www.ren21.net/your-network...

#Africa #ClimateFinance #JustTransition #EnergyAccess

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REN21 @ren21community.bsky.social · Aug 7

Africa’s renewable energy potential can only become an engine of growth if energy, economic, and industrial policies are aligned.

From powering local industry to manufacturing renewables technologies, policy integration is essential to drive jobs, value chains, and sustainable development.

REN21 @ren21community.bsky.social · Aug 7

Policy integration is key: Energy, economic and industrial policies must work hand-in-hand.

⚙️ No industrialisation without integration.

📙 Discover more in REN21’s Strategic Intelligence Brief: www.ren21.net/your-network...

#PolicyAlignment #EnergyTransition #Africa #Renewables #RenewablesNow

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REN21 @ren21community.bsky.social · Aug 1

❗We're hiring! Are you detail-oriented, passionate about data, and experienced in renewable energy research? Join our team.

📝Apply now: [https://www.ren21.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/2025-033_GSR2026_Research-and-Project-Management-Support_CfP.pdf]
🗓️31 August 2025
#ResearchJobs #RenewablesNow

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WWF Climate and Energy @climatewwf.bsky.social · Jul 9

A great new brief on Africa energy from @REN21. Renewables can drive economic development and
industrialisation. Addressing challenges would benefit not only the energy sector but also broader economic sectors, society as a whole, and climate change!

REN21 @ren21community.bsky.social · Jul 1

🔎 New from REN21: Strategic Intelligence Brief – Unpacking an African Renewables-Based Economy

🔗 Read the full brief here: lnkd.in/gTBrZmZa

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