First Solar announces support of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)

Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn
Reddit
Email

First Solar, Inc. has announced its support of the new International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), an organization created to globally promote renewable energy solutions for both industrialized and developing nations.

IRENA plans to promote sustainability worldwide by assisting countries seeking renewable energy options. The organization will provide nations with reliable information and data on the renewable energy industry, improve their regulatory frameworks, and build their renewable energy capacity. The organization plans to work in conjunction with others that are also active in promoting sustainability.

This article requires Premium SubscriptionBasic (FREE) Subscription

Try Premium for just $1

  • Full premium access for the first month at only $1
  • Converts to an annual rate after 30 days unless cancelled
  • Cancel anytime during the trial period

Premium Benefits

  • Expert industry analysis and interviews
  • Digital access to PV Tech Power journal
  • Exclusive event discounts

Or get the full Premium subscription right away

Or continue reading this article for free

“The creation of IRENA sends a clear signal to markets worldwide that renewable energy will be a public policy priority for many years to come and shows that policy makers are serious about fighting global warming,” stated Mike Ahearn, CEO of First Solar. “We expect IRENA to become a powerful force in identifying and promoting best practices and thereby help governments and private investors optimize their investments in renewable energies.”

The Treaty will be signed at the Founding Conference, held today in Bonn, Germany.

Read Next

August 7, 2026
Array Technologies reported revenue of US$342.1 million, gross margin of 29.1% and adjusted gross margin of 30.8% for Q2 2026.
August 7, 2026
Gentari Australia has reached mechanical completion at the 243MWp Maryvale Solar and Energy Storage Project near Dubbo in New South Wales.
August 7, 2026
Australia's AEMC sets a renewable energy framework for data centres as NSW introduces REZ-style legislation to control grid access and costs.
August 6, 2026
Clearway Energy generated and sold 3,585GWh of solar power in the second quarter of 2026, up from 2,800GWh in Q2 2025.
August 6, 2026
US utility We Energies has begun construction on three renewable energy and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in Wisconsin, US.
August 6, 2026
Solar Landscape, a US-based distributed energy infrastructure company, has secured a development financing facility of up to US$150 million.

Upcoming Events

Solar Media Events
October 13, 2026
San Francisco Bay Area, USA
Solar Media Events
November 3, 2026
Málaga, Spain
Solar Media Events
November 24, 2026
Warsaw, Poland
Solar Media Events
February 2, 2027
London, UK
Solar Media Events
April 20, 2027
Istanbul, Türkiye