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Issue 04/2018

IECRE certification raises the bar in renewables industry

First IECRE solar PV certificate issued to leading global provider

Many countries around the world are working towards producing more power from and increasing the amount of renewables to be integrated into national energy supplies.

Issue 01/2018

UNECE holds 4th Session Group of Experts on Renewable Energy

Getting more renewables into the global energy mix

According to the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) Renewables Market Report series for 2017, renewables accounted for almost two-thirds of net new power capacity around the world in 2016, thanks to a strong solar PV market. The Report forecasts that though coal will still be the largest source of electricity generation, renewables are expected to halve the gap down to 17% by 2022.

2017

Issue 08/2017

Quality assurance is vital for global PV market growth

IRENA report emphasizes role of international standards

By 2030, total installed PV capacity could range between 1 760 gigawatts (GW) and 2 500 GW. However, if market growth is to remain sustainable, the technology must be enhanced, and the risk for investors, policy makers and consumers reduced, according to a recent report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).

2015

Issue 08/2015

IRENA launches INSPIRE

New collaborative platform drives RE innovation

Hundreds of standards for Renewable Energy technology are now accessible in one easy-to-use platform.

Issue 07/2015

Outreach and training

IEC Affiliate Country Programme broadens support to developing countries

The past 12 months were a busy period for the Affiliate Secretariat team. Workshops and conferences, mentoring and training were on the agenda. The Programme also welcomed its new Leader in January.

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