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Global Renewables Alliance
AbbreviationGRA
TypeInternational industry group
HeadquartersRue de Commerce 131, Brussels, Belgium
Chair
Ben Backwell
CEO
Bruce Douglas
Websiteglobalrenewablesalliance.org

The Global Renewables Alliance (GRA) is an international industry group of leading renewable energy organizations and companies, established to unify and amplify the global voice for renewable energy. Its mission is to advance the deployment of renewable energy technologies worldwide, advocating for policies and initiatives that facilitate a swift transition to sustainable energy systems.

Formation and Members

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The GRA was founded by several prominent organizations in the renewable energy sector, including:

  • Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC)
  • Global Solar Council (GSC)
  • International Hydropower Association (IHA)
  • Green Hydrogen Organisation (GH2)
  • Long-Duration Energy Storage Council (LDES Council)
  • International Geothermal Association (IGA)

In addition to these associations, the GRA includes major corporate members, such as:

These organizations and companies represent various facets of the renewable energy industry, encompassing wind, solar, hydropower, green hydrogen, energy storage, and geothermal energy.

Headquarters

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The GRA is headquartered at Rue de Commerce 131, Brussels, Belgium.

Leadership

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The GRA is led by Chair Ben Backwell, an influential figure in the renewable energy industry. The CEO of the organization, Bruce Douglas, was named one of the TIME100 most influential leaders in climate and brings over 25 years of experience as an energy lobbyist in Brussels. Douglas has been a prominent advocate for renewable energy policy and a driving force behind efforts to scale up global renewable energy deployment.

Mission and Objectives

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The GRA aims to:

  • Advocate for Policy Development: Promote the inclusion of ambitious, specific, and actionable renewable energy targets in national climate plans, known as Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).
  • Facilitate Investment: Encourage the mobilization of public and private investments to achieve global renewable energy goals, including the target to triple renewable energy capacity by 2030.
  • Promote Technological Advancement: Support the development and deployment of innovative renewable energy technologies and solutions.
  • Enhance Global Collaboration: Foster international cooperation among stakeholders to accelerate the global energy transition.

Key Initiatives

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  • 3xRenewables Agenda: Following the momentum from COP28, the GRA is driving the agenda to triple renewable energy capacity by 2030, urging countries to integrate these targets into their NDCs.
  • Global Action Plan: In collaboration with The Nature Conservancy, the GRA announced a five-point Global Action Plan focused on tripling renewable energy deployment through a nature-positive and just transition.

Global Renewables Summit

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The GRA organized the first-ever Global Renewables Summit, a landmark event featuring high-profile speakers such as:

  • Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission
  • William Ruto, President of Kenya
  • Other prominent leaders and stakeholders from around the world.

This summit served as a global platform to discuss actionable strategies for scaling up renewable energy deployment, fostering international cooperation, and addressing key challenges in the global energy transition.

Engagement in International Forums

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The GRA actively participates in international climate conferences, such as COP28 and COP29, advocating for the removal of trade barriers and the establishment of supportive policies to facilitate the global expansion of renewable energy.

See also

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References

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  • Global Renewables Alliance official website[1]
  • About the Global Renewables Alliance[2]
  • GRA: Now Deliver Change[3]
  • GRA at COP29[4]
  • "$10 trillion must be mobilised to reach the global 2030 renewables goal"[5]
  • "The Nature Conservancy and GRA Announce Global Action Plan on Tripling Renewables"[6]
  • "Global renewables alliance urges action to boost global green energy trade at COP29"[7]

Category:Renewable energy organizations Category:International organizations Category:Environmental organizations Category:Organizations based in Brussels