International Renewable Energy Agency Formed

摘要

Delegations from more than 100 world governments met January 26 in Bonn, Germany, for the formal signing of a statute to create the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). The international organization, initiated by Germany with the support of Spain and Denmark, is intended to close the gap between the world's large renewable energy potential and its current relatively low market share in energy consumption. "There is such great potential in solar, wind, and hydropower, geothermal energy, and biomass that they can cover the energy needs of a global population rising to over 9 billion people," German Environment Minister Sigmar Gabriel said, in welcoming the delegates. "Furthermore, their use can be decentralized, thus bringing energy and development opportunities to isolated regions." The main work of IRENA will be to advise its members on creating the right frameworks, building capacity, and improving financing and the transfer of technology for renewable energies.