Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 4, 2011. The United States today deposited its instrument of acceptance to join the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), becoming the 63rd member. IRENA formed in 2009 in response to growing international interest in the adoption of renewable energy technologies to meet the challenges of sustained economic growth, energy security and climate change. IRENA’s mission is to support and expedite member countries’ transition to greater renewable energy use by helping identify and facilitate adoption of appropriate and optimal policies, business practices and technologies.
