Roland Rösch

@RolandRsch, Director, Innovation and Technology Centre stressed the high energy prices in #Europe. “The #energytransition needs to become social. People need to see that #renewables are the cheapest solution in the energy transition.”

Explore the pivotal outcomes on hydrogen deployment from COP28 on @IRENA's Collaborative Framework Report and learn about the strides made in translating green hydrogen strategies into actionable solutions that support in achieving #NetZero by 2050. 👇 irena.org/Publications/2…

2️⃣ The energy transition is passing Africa by, despite huge RE potential & workforce This needs to change & all G7 countries have a vested interest in seeing Africa share its success stories, progress their transition & receive the resources needed to deliver it 5/

Yesterday the #G7 Climate, Energy & Enviro Ministers meeting under the #Italian Presidency released its communique @IRENA was delighted to work closely with the Presidency to support the Italian agenda for 2024 We released 3 reports that formed part of our advice to them 1/

It briefly covers four key enabling areas required to deliver on the target: a) Grid modernisation & expansion b) Financing in todays high-interest rate era c) The imp. role of energy storage in meeting the goal d) The need to ensure we have the skilled workforce available 4/

To support global #energytransition, @IRENA contributes to the @G7 discussions by providing inputs on: ➡️G7 alignment with the 1.5° Pathway ➡️intl. collaboration to achieve #climate goals in Africa ➡️solutions to decarbonise hard-to-abate sectors. Read👉irena.org/Publications

📹Live from the Masdar #3xRenewables Panel at @WFES "Financing is going to be key to scale renewables to 11,000 GW by 2030,” said GRA’s Head of Policy and Partnerships Ana Rovzar in the panel with @RolandRsch of @IRENA, @Abdulaziz_EESC of @Masdar , and Lars Holm of @BCG #WFES24

Competitiveness & technological sovereignty are high on the EU agenda. #EUGreenDeal was born out of the necessity to protect our🌍. But it was also designed as an opportunity to preserve our future prosperity. And there is no prosperity without competitive industries. #EUatCOP28

.@IRENA Dir. @RolandRsch highlighted offshore wind advantages at the 2023 China-Europe Offshore Renewables Dev. & Cooperation Forum. He acknowledged China's #EnergyTransition progress & emphasised the global need for 2500 GW of offshore wind by 2050 to secure the 1.5°C goal.

At @UNFCCC's 2nd Global Dialogue, @IRENA Director of Innovation and Technology @RolandRsch says “deep decarbonisation of the transport sector” holds great potential to reach climate goals. He stressed the need to align transport sector targets with climate ambition.

The global renewable energy sector employed 13.7 M people directly as well as indirectly in 2022. The number has been growing 📈 over the past decade, from 7.3 M in 2012, thanks to increased investments in more countries. Read @IRENA - @ILO report: bit.ly/3RCG4EI

By mobilising knowledge on the integration of high shares of #renewables in the energy system, we advance innovation in every country & at global scale. Delighted to open @IRENA’s Collaborative Framework at #IIW2023, our multistakeholder platform to drive #energytransitions.

IRENA's Innovation & Technology Centre has been officially inaugurated in #Bonn. I thank the German Government for its continued support & contribution. IITC has found a friendly & fruitful environment in a dynamic city hub for international cooperation & sustainable development.

The fossil fuel price crisis has accelerated the competitiveness of renewable power. The global weighted average cost of electricity since 2010 from solar PV fell by 89%; onshore wind & concentrating solar power by 69% & offshore wind 59%. Digital Story: bit.ly/3OYlig3

Today's case studies highlighted the need to harness the untapped potential of demand-side flexibility for integrating renewables. Benefits for the public are high: The EU could save around €30 bn in 2025, underscored by similar experiences in the US & Asian countries. #IIW2023

Together @MICleanEnergyRD, @EU_ScienceHub, @IEA & @IRENA work on the energy transition data, while addressing its challenges. At #IIW2023, experts stressed the need to develop measurable quantitative indicators for *Patent data *Cost reduction trends *Tech standards *Innovation

💡Smart electrification goes beyond technology innovation. Regulation and business model innovation is crucial to move forward, agreed our panel at the “Power Systems of the Future” session at @IRENA's #IIW2023 on Monday.

Grid modernisation will help Small Island Developing States 🏝️ and developing countries to improve power system resilience and meet energy access goals for their societies, panelists highlighted at the session on #SIDS during #IIW2023.

Key takeaway from day 2⃣ of #IIW2023: Int. organisations must not only inform & engage their members on the #energytransition, but also reduce complexity & set priorities to turn this transition into a reality. Today's discussions shed light on this critical path forward💡.

In the coming days, we will showcase the vast economic opportunity that lies in smart decarbonisation with renewables - says @IRENA's @RolandRsch welcoming 300+ participants at #IIW2023 with focus on #renewable solutions to decarbonise end-use sectors. 👉 bit.ly/43bBT5w