WCRE

Name

WCRE

Legal name

World Council for Renewable Energy (WCRE)

Website

https://wcre.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Renewable Energy Policy Advocacy

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Renewable Energy Infrastructure (FSAAAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Siting, Resource Assessment & Environmental Tech R&D (Remote Sensing, Wake Modeling, Wildlife Mitigation) (EUAMAOAJ)

Keywords

• Renewable energy advocacy
• Energy policy development
• Renewable energy networking
• Sustainability associations
• Global energy governance

Headquarters

HQ city

Bonn

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: WCRE collects membership fees from supporting individual members, companies, and scientific institutes. Non-profit associations in renewable energy and environment receive free membership.
2. Donations: EUROSOLAR, the organization housing WCRE's secretariat, operates independently through membership fees and donations. One-time donations support activities, conferences, solar awards, and networking.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

WCRE (World Council for Renewable Energy) is a global, non-profit, non-governmental organization that serves as the international voice for renewable energy. It develops and advocates for renewable energy policies and strategies, organizes international forums and conferences, administers solar prize awards, and operates a membership-based network spanning renewable energy associations, companies, financial institutions, scientific institutes, government agencies, and individuals across five continents.

Product overview

WCRE (World Council for Renewable Energy) is a global non-profit advocacy organization, not a technology product company. Its offerings consist of membership services, international conferences and forums (World Renewable Energy Forum, World Renewable Energy Policy and Strategy Forum), and award programs including the European Solar Prize and German Solar Prize administered through its associated organization EUROSOLAR. The organization focuses on policy advocacy, networking, and knowledge sharing rather than technology products or services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Membership Services Tiered membership program for individuals, companies, municipalities, NGOs, and scientific institutes supporting the renewable energy movement globally; non-profit associations receive free membership.
• World Renewable Energy Forum International forum bringing together experts and key people from governmental and non-governmental organizations to exchange ideas on renewable energy policies and strategies.
• European Solar Prize Annual award program recognizing municipalities, companies, associations, architects, journalists, and individuals for renewable energy achievements across multiple categories.
• German Solar Prize National award program administered by EUROSOLAR recognizing outstanding projects and personalities applying innovation to solar energy.

Quantifiable outcome

• WCRE was the main driving force behind IRENA's establishment on 26 January 2009 with 75 founding nations
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• IRENA (International Renewable Energy Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 January 2009WCRE was instrumental in establishing IRENA, which was founded on 26 January 2009. IRENA is an intergovernmental organisation with 134 member states supporting countries in transition to sustainable energy. WCRE maintains close cooperation with IRENA.
• ACORE (American Council on Renewable Energy)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2002ACORE was founded in Washington D.C. in 2002 as the American participant in WCRE. Its mission is to mainstream Renewable Energy into America's economy. Michael T. Eckhart is Acting Chairman of ACORE and member of WCRE's Chairmen Committee.
• EUROSOLAR (European Association for Renewable Energy)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 June 2001EUROSOLAR is the European counterpart of WCRE, founded in 1988. The WCRE secretariat is located at EUROSOLAR headquarters in Bonn. EUROSOLAR develops political and economic strategies for renewable energy introduction in Europe. The President of EUROSOLAR, Prof. Peter Droege, is also General Chairman of WCRE.
• Renewable Energy Foundation – WCRE Australia/PacificcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2001Founded in December 2001, this affiliated organisation encompasses countries of the West Pacific Rim including Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands, Japan, South Korea, and more. Chairman Peter Droege is also WCRE Chairmen Committee member.
• REN21 (Renewable Energy Policy Network for the 21st Century)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerREN21 is a global policy network promoting renewable energy. WCRE's Wolfgang Palz participates in REN21's Steering Committee. REN21 provides a forum for leadership and exchange in international policy processes.
• Global 100%REmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal 100%RE is a global platform advocating 100% renewable energy. It connects renewable energy advocates globally through the 'Global 100% RE Campaign' building on national, regional, and local initiatives.
• Climate for PeacemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClimate for Peace is a global knowledge platform generating evidence on climate change and fragility. It serves as a resource hub for policymakers and practitioners engaged in foreign affairs, peacebuilding, development and humanitarian aid.
• GBEP (Global Bioenergy Partnership)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerGBEP provides a mechanism for Partners to organise and implement international research, development, and commercial activities related to biomass for energy. WCRE signed GBEP's Terms of Reference.
• UN-HABITAT (Dams and Development Project)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerDDP promotes improved decision-making on dams and alternatives. Stanley Mbagathi represents WCRE at Dams and Development Forum meetings.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• REN21 (Renewable Energy Policy Network for the 21st Century): Global multi-stakeholder renewable energy policy network that convenes governments, industry, and academia. Highly comparable to WCRE as both serve as international renewable energy policy forums and share Network Leaders; REN21's Steering Committee includes a WCRE Chairmen Committee member.
• Global 100% RE: Global platform advocating 100% renewable energy, explicitly listed as a WCRE partner. Comparable mission, structure, and advocacy scope, building on national and regional campaigns to push global 100% renewable energy adoption.
• GWEC (Global Wind Energy Council): International trade association representing the global wind energy industry. Comparable as a global renewable energy advocacy and policy body, though focused specifically on wind rather than the full renewable portfolio that WCRE covers.
• ACORE (American Council on Renewable Energy): Founded in 2002 as the American counterpart in WCRE's continental network. ACORE's mission to mainstream renewables into the US economy and its leadership overlap with WCRE's Chairmen Committee make it a closely aligned peer advocacy organization.
• SolarPower Europe: European solar industry association driving solar policy and market development. Comparable to WCRE's solar-focused advocacy work and the European Solar Prize program in particular.
• CAN (Climate Action Network): Global network of over 1,900 civil society organizations working on climate and energy policy. Comparable as a global advocacy network structure and policy convening model, though with broader climate mandate beyond just renewables.
• EUROSOLAR (European Association for Renewable Energy): Houses WCRE's secretariat and shares leadership (President of EUROSOLAR is General Chairman of WCRE). Operates the European and German Solar Prize programs that mirror WCRE's award activities, making it the closest organizational peer.

Broad incumbents

• IRENA (International Renewable Energy Agency): Intergovernmental organization for renewable energy with 134 member states that WCRE was instrumental in founding. Directly comparable as a global renewable energy policy and strategy forum, though operating with a substantially larger budget and government mandate.
• IEA (International Energy Agency): Intergovernmental energy policy organization providing authoritative analysis on global energy trends. While broader than WCRE, it operates in adjacent territory on renewable energy policy and strategy and competes for influence with national governments.

Regional players

• Clean Energy Council (Australia): Australian peak body for the clean energy industry. Comparable as a renewable energy industry advocacy organization with strong member-driven governance; serves a similar function regionally that WCRE serves globally.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/WCRE_info

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about WCRE