REN21 Renewables Academy 2014

2014 marked both the 10th anniversary of REN21 as well as a decade of rapid changes on the renewable energy front. In celebration of these milestones, REN21 held its first Renewables Academy, dedicated exclusively for REN21’s contributor community. The event was held at the World Conference Center in Bonn from 10-12 November.

SAIREC 2015

From 4-7 October 2015, South Africa hosted the first ever International Renewable Energy Conference on the African continent. With over 3,600 registered delegates from 82 countries, perspectives were varied and conversations were lively. Under the theme of Re-Energising Africa, delegates discussed the renewables value chain, needed regulatory frameworks for a transition to renewables, how to improve energy access and much more. SAIREC was also home to an exhibition and multiple side events showcasing pioneering innovations and products.

6th International Renewable Energy Conferences (IREC)

South Africa’s Department of Energy will host SAIREC 2015 in conjunction with the South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI), the Renewable Energy Policy Network for the 21st Century (REN21) and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ). SAIREC 2015 is the sixth in a series of global conferences.