This is the Impulsouth Community of Practice (CoP) newsletter. The CoP is a collaborative platform that strengthens capacities within the energy sector, supporting a just and inclusive energy transition with a strong focus on gender equality. Bringing together diverse stakeholders, the CoP fosters knowledge exchange, strengthens institutional capacity, and promotes effective South-South cooperation across nine … Continue reading “CoP Quarterly Newsletter – Issue 1 – June 2026”
This report sketches scenarios to reach peak demand for mined minerals for batteries in the mid-2030s, and reach zero mining by 2050, based on technological advancements and recycling.
This paper seeks to inform governments and other stakeholders in countries with critical mineral deposits of the key challenges and opportunities related to maximising the benefits to their societies from the exploitation of these minerals.
REN21’s annual flagship publication is the Renewables Global Status Report, a collaborative effort among hundreds of experts that provides an update on the status of and trends in the expansion of renewable energy worldwide.
This resource provides the latest data and insights on global renewable energy employment, highlighting trends in renewable energy deployment and supply chains as well as the influence of geopolitical and geoeconomic factors. The resource serves as a valuable tool for stakeholders aiming to understand and address the employment implications of the global shift towards renewable … Continue reading “Renewable energy and jobs: Annual review 2025”
This slide deck, part of an online course, gives a brief but thorough overview of business models for off-grid solar energy, looking in particular at pay-as-you-go models, and presents insights into the investment landscape for off-grid solar companies.
This publication aims to provide policymakers with a comprehensive understanding of the diverse policy options to support the development of renewables across sectors, technologies, country contexts, energy market structures, and policy objectives.
This report discusses how distributed energy resources can improve energy systems, and how energy systems must change to accommodate them.
This webpage provides an introduction to smart grids, an overview of recent progress and recommendations for governments and utilities.
This report by the World Bank’s Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP) shares opportunities, challenges and good practices related to advancing gender equality in electricity infrastructure projects.