IRENA’s 16th Assembly in Abu Dhabi Adopts Work Programme and Strategy Review

The 16th session of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Assembly concludes in Abu Dhabi, UAE with adoption of IRENA’s Medium-term Strategy 2023-2027 Evaluation and Work Programme. Ahead of the assembly, IRENA and the International Labour Organization (ILO) jointly release the “Renewable Energy and Jobs - Annual Review 2025,” containing global and India-specific renewable energy employment and solar manufacturing facts.

IRENA Assembly & Renewable Energy and Jobs - Annual Review 2025

Dimension	Key Details
Report release	IRENA and ILO jointly release “Renewable Energy and Jobs - Annual Review 2025” prior to the assembly session.
Global renewable energy employment (2024)	16.6 million jobs; highest jobs are in the Solar photovoltaic sector; employment is dominated by China.
India renewable energy employment	Comprises 1.3 million jobs and provides for a 7.7% global share.
India sectoral rank	Provides for 2nd rank in Solar photovoltaic and Hydropower employment (after China); provides for 4th rank globally in Liquid biofuels and Wind employment.
India solar manufacturing share	Provides for 4.8% share of global PV module manufacturing.
State-wise PV module manufacturing capacity (India)	Gujarat provides for leading module manufacturing with 42% of capacity; followed by Tamil Nadu with 11%.
IRENA type	Intergovernmental organization.
IRENA purpose	Supports countries in their transition to renewable energy for sustainable development, energy access, and climate action.
IRENA genesis and statute	Genesis in 2009; statute entered into force in 2010.
Headquarters	Masdar City, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Membership	170+ countries and the EU; India is a founding member.
Key functions	Promotes renewable energy adoption; provides policy advice, capacity building, and technical assistance.
Custodian role	Authorises IRENA as official custodian to track progress on “UAE Consensus” goals adopted at COP28.
IRENA report	World Energy Transitions Outlook.