martina lyons

Investment in next-generation geothermal has risen sharply – surging from $20 million globally in 2018 to over $2 billion last year. Our new commentary examines what’s driving this growth in financing – and what’s needed to keep up momentum 👉 iea.li/4beA9jh

As renewables take on a greater role, policymakers must play close attention to vulnerabilities Global supply chains for solar PV & for rare earths used in wind turbines are highly concentrated in China and are set to only diversify slightly by 2030 under current policy settings

Geothermal energy can play an increasing role in energy systems worldwide as new technologies emerge In November, @IEA will release a new report on The Future of Geothermal Energy, mapping out how to unlock its benefits for energy security, emissions reductions & job creation

Delighted to speak at the #WFES Pathways to 1.5C Summit, hosted by @Masdar, on implementing the #UAEConsensus @IEA will work with countries to track progress on the delivery of COP28 outcomes, including tripling renewables, doubling energy efficiency & cutting methane emissions

Slovakia, a small central European country and EU member, is facing a parliamentary election this week. It might be one of the most consequential elections in the country’s 30-year history, with ramifications for the EU, Ukraine and the West. A thread:

We keep underestimating learning curves for clean energy. Costs for wind and solar have plummeted from 2010 to 2022. 📉Solar PV: -89% 📉Onshore wind: -69% 📉Offshore wind: -59% New data from @IRENA

@EmberClimate @jonathantlyons - for visegrad countries

17 EU countries had record renewables generation in the first half of 2023 🌬️☀️😎 Across the EU, solar power was up 13%, and wind grew by 5%. ember-climate.org/insights/resea…

In "Renewable Power Generation Costs in 2022" I really wanted to know how severe was the fossil fuel price shock in 2022 tl:dr Probably at least 50% more severe as the 1st/2nd oil shocks at their worst And probably the worlds first global energy price shock since WWII 1/

IRENA puts the utility-scale solar PV learning rate at 33% in their recent cost report Thirty-three. You really need to plot costs on a log scale for them to not disappear.

Allow me a little #CrossBorderRail rant. Barcelona-Brussels should be an appealing train route. At 9 hours it's a little over the cusp of what people are willing to endure, but it's doable. However the lack of cooperation between 🇫🇷&🇪🇸 makes it very difficult. 🧵1/6

How many of the most legendary restaurants have you tried View full list: tasteatlas.com/iconic-dishes-… Legendary traditional restaurants are much more than just eateries; they're cultural landmarks. They're not just about food, but about using recipes passed down through generations to share a piece of our culture and history. They are timeless, unlike food fads that come and go. How much of the world's gastronomic-cultural history have you experienced?

Proud to present @IRENA’s geopolitics report on critical materials to @UN SG @antonioguterres. Securing diverse, sustainable access to these critical materials is essential to decentralise supply chains and sustain the acceleration of the energy transition.

Excited to present @IRENA’s report on the geopolitics of #criticalmaterials. Supply chains are likely to remain concentrated short-term, stressing the importance of international cooperation & policy choices to advance the #energytransition worldwide. 👉bit.ly/3rqRHnv

@IRENA #CriticalMinerals supply chain puts speed of #energytransition at risk politico.com/news/2023/07/1…

Staggering @WorldBank stats: Govts spend $1.25tn on direct subsidies for fossil fuels, farms & fisheries $7tn inc implicit subsidies "Govts are spending trillions on inefficient subsidies that are making climate change worse – money that cld be tapped to help solve the problem"

#energytwitter - don’t miss this insightful study on cost of capital for renewable power projects from @IRENA @mtaylor_nz If you dont have time yet to read it all, Michael’s summary of main findings is in the 🧵below

Hi @IRENA @mtaylor_nz .. can you explain why renewables capacity rose by 28% in this edition, compared to last year? i couldn't see an explanation for it in the preview document.. i'd be really interested to know why..

Scientists from around the world worked on the latest IPCC report for almost a decade. But according to leaked documents, many of their recommendations were removed or altered significantly. 🧵

#CEMMIBRAZIL has concluded! Over three days, delegates from @IRENA were immersed in critical, practical, and timely #energytransition discussions. Congratulations to @CEMSecretariat and @MICleanEnergyRD for organizing such a remarkable event.