The global Sustainable Energy for All initiative calls for concerted action to achieve universal energy access, a doubling of the share of world energy supplied by renewable sources, and a doubling in the rate of improvement in energy…
Rising energy prices, climate change and the increased role of water resources for economic growth and poverty alleviation have led to a renewed focus on the role of hydropower
In their efforts to move toward a lower-carbon power sector, developing countries are facing the need to considerably expand their transmission networks to serve the needs of renewable energy.
District heating plays a critical role in meeting basic heating needs in Ukraine, but the sector faces serious challenges that must be resolved to avoid collapse. A recent ESMAP report looks at heat metering and consumption-based billing…
Over 250 World Bank Group staff and selected participants from World Bank partners have now taken part in a comprehensive renewable energy training program developed by ESMAP, in partnership with the IFC. Modules have been conducted…
