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Sugarcane bioenergy in Southern Africa: Economic potential for sustainable scale-up
This study reviews the bioenergy potential from sugarcane and associated development costs in seven sugar-producing countries in the Southern African Development Community (SADC), aiming to provide a foundation for more detailed country-level studies exploring practical potential.
- March 2019
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- Power, Costs
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- English
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- Eswatini, Malawi
Sustainable pastureland intensification: Making room for energy crops without harming biodiversity
This working paper reviews approaches to sustainable intensification of pastureland that have had a neutral or positive effect on biodiversity of the affected areas and provides examples through case studies.
- March 2019
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- Climate Change
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- English
Bioenergy from boreal forests: Swedish approach to sustainable wood use
Active forest management has helped to boost bioenergy resources. Swedish experience offers valuable lessons for emerging markets.
- March 2019
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- Energy Transition, Climate Change
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- English
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- Sweden
Innovation landscape for a renewable-powered future
This report maps and categorises innovative solutions to integrate renewables. It brings together insights on key innovations to facilitate higher shares of solar and wind in the power sector.
- February 2019
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- Innovation, Power
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- English, French, Spanish, Chinese
Renewables Readiness Assessment Republic of Moldova
The Republic of Moldova has vast renewable energy potential that remains largely untapped. Greater use of renewables would reduce costly fuel imports and boost the country’s economic development.
- February 2019
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- Energy Transition
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- English, Romanian
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- Republic of Moldova
Advancing Renewables in Developing Countries
The IRENA/ADFD Project Facility represents a partnership between the two key organisations to promote renewable energy in developing countries. This report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) reviews concrete progress over the first five years of their joint facility to finance such projects.
- January 2019
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- Off-grid for Energy Access, Finance & Investment
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- English
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- Maldives, Mali
Solid Biomass Supply for Heat and Power: Technology Brief
This technology brief from IRENA examines the multi-dimensional logistical challenges of establishing a steady supply chain for solid biomass.
- January 2019
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- Power, Benefits
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- English
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- Japan, Netherlands
Electrification with Renewables
This first-of-its-kind analysis, undertaken jointly by IRENA and the State Grid Corporation of China, reflects findings from their forthcoming “Electrification with Renewables” scoping study.
- January 2019
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- Innovation, Transport
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- English
Transforming small-island power systems
This guide from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) can assist in decision making and help to carry out successful technical planning studies on solar and wind integration into SIDS power systems.
- January 2019
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- Energy Transition, Power
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- English
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- Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas
Renewable Energy Market Analysis: GCC 2019
This report explores the prospects for renewables to diversify national economies and the combined GCC energy mix, while helping the region meet climate goals.
- January 2019
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- Energy Transition, Policy
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- English
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- Bahrain, Kuwait