As countries navigate distinct energy realities, renewable energy is emerging as a common solution to challenges spanning energy access, affordability, security and industrial competitiveness, with IRENA's regional and country-level assessments guiding local action that drives global progress.

Renewable power generation costs are stabilising, but they remain the most cost-competitive source of new electricity generation.

At a time when energy security and affordability have risen to the top of the development agenda, 655 million people globally still lack access to electricity, and two billion use polluting fuels and technologies for cooking putting their health and well-being at risk.