Renewable Energy: A Gender Perspective
This report examines the question of gender equity throughout sector. Building on a ground-breaking survey, it finds that much remains to be done to boost women’s participation and allow their talents to be fully utilised.
- January 2019
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- Policy, Energy Transition
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- English
Accelerating geothermal heat adoption in the agri-food sector: Key lessons and recommendations
This publication aims to increase awareness, share experiences and lessons, and provide recommendations for expanding geothermal heat use in the agri-food sector. The analysis in this document suggests the following six broad critical factors.
- January 2019
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- Off-grid for Energy Access, Energy Transition
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- English
Off-grid renewable energy solutions to expand electricity to access: An opportunity not to be missed
This brief takes stock of the opportunity at hand – detailing the dynamism and the innovations in the off-grid renewable energy sector. Building on IRENA’s growing body of work on the topic, it highlights the latest trends and advances, including innovations in delivery and financing models.
- January 2019
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- Off-grid for Energy Access
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- English
Sustainable Rural Bioenergy Solutions in Sub-Saharan Africa: A collection of good practices
This collection aims to provide a reference for policy makers and practitioners working to scale up bioenergy in rural areas of sub-Saharan Africa. Energy, agriculture, forestry, environment, finance and business experts all seek for solutions to provide energy and also enhance food security, social welfare and environmental sustainability.
- January 2019
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- Benefits, Off-grid for Energy Access
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- English
Measurement and estimation of off-grid solar, hydro and biogas energy
This report explains how IRENA approached the challenges of data collection to produce the estimates of off-grid energy production and use. An overview of the data collected and detailed tables are provided.
- December 2018
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- Off-grid for Energy Access, Statistics
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- English
Opportunities to accelerate national energy transitions through advanced deployment of renewables
While the shift to cleaner energy systems is evident across the Group of 20 (G20), it has specific features in each country. In every case, renewable energy plays a significant role.
- November 2018
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- Energy Transition, Off-grid for Energy Access
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- English
Policies and regulations for renewable energy mini-grids
Countries have adopted varied approaches to mini-grid development, aiming to extend energy access to underserved communities. But existing regulations are often inadequate to make the best use of renewables.
- October 2018
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- Off-grid for Energy Access, Policy
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- English
Off-grid Renewable Energy Solutions
This brief captures trends in off-grid solutions and discusses the key components of an enabling environment to scale-up off-grid deployment.
- July 2018
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- Off-grid for Energy Access
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- English
Accelerating renewable mini-grid deployment: A study on the Philippines
Consultations in the Philippines have called for “establishing an enabling environment for mini-grids” to expand energy access and increase national energy security based on renewable sources and technologies. This study makes recommendations to accelerate the development of renewable mini-grids in the country.
- October 2017
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- Off-grid for Energy Access, Policy
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- English
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- Philippines
Renewables Readiness Assessment: The Philippines
Like many countries in South East Asia, the Philippines faces twin challenges of population growth and rising energy demand. Dependent on imports for nearly half its primary energy supply, the country is highly exposed to oil price volatility. Frequent tropical storms, meanwhile, adversely impact its energy infrastructure.
- March 2017
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- Off-grid for Energy Access
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- English
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- Philippines