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SEA Guidance Annex 17

SEA Guidance Annex 17

International and regional organizations concerned with renewable energy

This annex offers a consolidated overview of international and regional organizations working across renewable energy sectors. It introduces associations dedicated to bioenergy, solar, wind, hydropower, geothermal, ocean energy, and broader energy policy. 

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Bioenergy and Hydropower Organizations

  • Bioenergy Europe unites 40 associations and 157 companies to support a sustainable bioenergy market.
  • The Global Bioenergy Partnership brings 80+ members together to promote sustainable bioenergy development.
  • World Bioenergy Association represents global bioenergy actors and supports sustainable bioenergy growth.
  • Hydropower Sustainability Council governs the Hydropower Sustainability Standard and Tools.
  • International Hydropower Association represents organizations committed to responsible hydropower development.
 

Solar Energy Organizations

  • Global Solar Council connects associations and corporations to advance global solar deployment.
  • International Solar Energy Society unites professionals and advocates solar research and education.
  • Solar Foundation promotes solar energy adoption through research and educational outreach.
  • Solar Energy International provides industry-leading training across solar technologies.
 
 

Wind Energy Organizations

  • Global Wind Energy Council provides research and analysis for the wind power industry.
  • WindEurope promotes wind energy in Europe with 400+ members across the wind value chain.
  • Global Wind Organisation sets international safety training and emergency procedures.
 
 

Geothermal, Ocean Energy, and Clean Energy Organizations

  • International Geothermal Association promotes global geothermal deployment.
  • Ocean Energy Council promotes tidal and wave energy awareness and development.
  • Ocean Energy Europe represents 120+ organizations in the world’s largest ocean energy network.
  • World Solar Thermal Electricity Association supports solar thermal electricity development.
 

Global Energy Policy and Cooperation Organizations

  • International Energy Agency supports global energy security and sustainability.
  • International Renewable Energy Agency promotes sustainable global renewable energy adoption.
  • World Coal Association advocates for clean coal technologies.
 

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