This toolkit serves as a one-stop-shop to support local and regional governments to identify, design and implement renewable energy projects in public-private partnerships. It provides practical advice on: 1) the decision-making process that leads to establishment of a PPP 2) division of tasks, goals and risk management between the partners engaged in the PPP, as […]
This article announces the adoption of harmonised minimum energy performance standards for air conditioners and refrigerators in the 16 member countries of the Southern African Development Community (SADC). It also explains the process by which these harmonised standards were developed and adopted.
This article explores how the Central American Integration System (SICA) has helped lead the way to improve energy efficiency in appliances at the regional level, and the opportunities that further harmonisation could generate.
This brief explains the importance and benefits of an internationally harmonized quality assurance framework for small scale solar photovoltaic (pico-PV) products. Benefits are outlined for specific stakeholder groups, and a summary of the Lighting Global Quality Assurance (QA) Framework is provided for reference.
This brief explains the role of product testing in standard-setting for off-grid solar products. It provides recommendations based on good practices and explains how the Lighting Global Quality Assurance Program can help governments implement and enforce standards.
This policy brief provides guidance on the importance of quality standards for stand-alone solar products; how to develop and adopt standards, and the current status in Africa; common challenges encountered in this process; and market surveillance; as well as recommendations for governments.
This report by the C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group provides an overview of actions city governments can take to develop an enabling environment for the expansion of EV charging infrastructure, including by working with the private sector and attracting outside investment.
This guidance note outlines the advantages and risks of pumped storage hydropower projects, and provides advice for how projects can be structured and funded.
This executive summary of a larger report provides a quick overview of the growth of battery demand since the early 1990s. It shows that the reduction in battery costs and the increase in efficiency has led to a domino effect, as batteries become viable alternatives to other energy sources for ever more applications.
The Long Duration Energy Storage Council is a global non-profit working with energy companies, technology providers, investors and governments to accelerate the deployment of large-scale energy storage around the world. This platform provides an overview of different energy storage technologies.