The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has signed a partnership agreement with Siemens Energy that spans a number of technologies including green hydrogen.
The partnership will also target opportunities such as decarbonising hard-to-abate industries like cement, steel and petrochemicals, and facilitating private sector investment in the renewables sector.
IRENA and Siemens will also exchange knowledge and expertise on renewable electrification, including the development of roadmaps that prioritise communities and regions that lack access to modern energy.
“Partnerships are the cornerstone of global efforts to achieve the sustainable development goals
and key to the rapid acceleration of the global energy transition,” said IRENA director general Francesco La Camera (pictured right).
“This public-private initiative is representative of a shared a vision for a low-carbon energy future and of a joint commitment to meaningful action.”
Siemens Energy CEO Christian Bruch added: “This partnership leverages and amplifies both of our organisations’ strengths to accelerate the energy transition.
“Action to tackle climate change is a global imperative. Our best chance of success is through strong partnerships with dedicated organisations.”
“We believe that innovative technologies are the key to combating climate change.
“The energy transition is a considerable challenge which requires great change but offers significant potential.”