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Climate Parliament
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How does the global power shift affect the low carbon transformation?
Institute of Development Studies UK, 2014Two transformations are likely to dominate the first half of the twenty-first century. One is the shift in economic power from the West (North America and Western Europe) to the East (China and the East Asian production system). The second is the transition from a high to low carbon economy. The first shift is at an advanced stage; the second at an early stage.DocumentFrom the bottom up: How small power producers and mini-grids can Deliver Electrification and renewable energy in Africa
World Bank, 2014This guide focuses on the decentralized approach to rural electricifaction, providing practical guidance on how small power producers and mini-grid operators can deliver both electrification and renewable energy in rural areas. It describes four basic types of on- and off-grid small power producers, as well as several hybrid combinations that are emerging in Africa and elsewhere.DocumentAnalysis of Infrastructure for Renewable Power in Southern Africa
International Renewable Energy Agency, 2014The Africa Clean Energy Corridor (ACEC) is intended to facilitate the development of the continent’s abundant renewable energy potential, to fulfil projected electricity demand at the lowest environmental, social and economic cost. This report focuses on the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP) and is intended to assess the power pool’s readiness to embrace the objectives of the.DocumentRe-energising India: policy, regulatory and financial initiatives to augment renewable energy deployment in India
Climate Parliament, 2014This document was prepared by Idam Infrastructure Advisory Private Limited on behalf of the Climate Parliament network. Several reasons for the slow growth of renewable energy in India are identified.DocumentLift lives for good: Actions to tackle inequality and climate change
Oxfam, 2013This report focuses on inequality and climate change as two major injustices threatening the long-lasting change to lift people out of poverty and hunger. The climate change focus argues that climate change is prolonging and causing hunger and poverty through its impact on crops and livelihoods.DocumentGET FiT in Uganda: Observations & open issues from a financial perspective
Deutsche Bank Research, 2013The GET FiT (Global Energy Transfer Feed-in Tariffs) concept was developed 2010 and intends to combat climate change and the lack of available energy in emerging and development countries by supporting private sector investment in capital intensive renewable generation.DocumentLocal employment through the low-pressure solar water heater roll-out in South Africa
Energy Research Centre, 2013This study aims to advance understanding of the potential socio-economic impacts and developmental co-benefits associated with an expected large roll out of one million solar water heaters by the year 2014/15. They are expected to contribute to about 23 per cent of the country’s renewable energy target of 10 000Gwh.DocumentGreen building in Latin America
2013Amidst rapid urbanisation, Latin American countries have been scaling-up green building, in some cases achieving significant reductions in energy consumption, water use, carbon dioxide emissions, and solid waste. This Brief explores how.DocumentEnergy Policy Highlights
International Energy Agency, 2013Energy Policy Highlights showcases what the 28 International Energy Agency (IEA ) member countries identified as key recent developments in their energy policies. Each country has its own contribution including best practices and policy examples from their respective governments, objectives, characteristics, challenges and successes, and shared lessons.Pages