Reports and Documents

Scotland’s electricity system could be powered almost entirely by renewables by 2030 and without the need for any gas, coal or nuclear power stations in Scotland, according to a new report published by WWF Scotland.

This summary report informs on the journey of knowledge transfer on decentralised energy access from India to Africa and other Asian countries, the outcomes and the next steps.

Solar thermal systems (STS) offer vast potential for use in manufacturing. Yet widespread STS uptake requires policy-making to create the right conditions. This technology brief provides technical background, analyses the potential and barriers for market growth, and offers insights for policy makers on this key renewable energy technology.

The State of Maharashtra has been a pioneer in implementing fiscal instruments to address air pollution and climate change related issues. In the process, the State has also generated significant revenues that were supposed to be utilized towards vehicular pollution management, and promotion of renewable energy and energy efficiency measures.

The absence of a clear articulation of low carbon funding requirements and an audit of low carbon investment at the sub-national level has encouraged this study. As a case in point, this study assesses the current status of the low carbon finance landscape in the State of Tamil Nadu.

Universal electricity access – one of the targets of the Sustainable Energy for All (SE4ALL) initiative for 2030 – will remain unachievable unless countries adopt a market-based approach to off-grid renewable energy deployment.

This report is intended to serve as a guide for policy makers in implementing national or sub-national policies to support innovations in Renewable Energy Technology (RET).

The Africa Clean Energy Corridor initiative aims to transform the continent’s energy mix by promoting the development of clean, indigenous, cost-effective renewable power options.

Energy is among the top strategic issues shaping the global agenda in 2015. The uncertainty and impact of energy and commodity price volatility has now established itself as the number-one issue for energy leaders worldwide.

The primary motivation behind this research is the need to accelerate the supply of renewable energy because of the important role that it plays in mitigating climate change and in fostering sustainable development.