IRENA: Renewable auctions can be designed to weather supply chain shocks

The International Renewable Energy Agency says auction structures with local content requirements and procurement preferences can mitigate supply chain disruptions, though countries must weigh trade-offs in costs and competitiveness.

First covered Sep 22, 2026 · 1:54 AM PT · 1 article

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4d PV Magazine How to make renewables auctions resilient to supply chain shocks — International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) says renewable energy auctions can be designed to mitigate supply chain shocks but warns there are trade-offs to…

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irena.org Irena Pol Addressing Re Supply Chain Risks 2026 (irena.org)

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