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 action plan, developed with support from SEforALL and ECREEE, lays out the energy access strategy of Côte d’Ivoire for 2016-2020/2030. It includes extensive background and context as well as information on strategic priorities and measures to promote these.
This article explores how system planning, and in particular assessments of system adequacy, will need to innovate and evolve to allow power systems to keep delivering secure and affordable electricity supply during energy transitions.
This blog describes four opportunities for digitalisation to accelerate just energy transitions: smart energy management, decentralized energy systems, climate-resilient farming, and public transport.
This brief explains UNDP’s framework for inclusive digital transformation in support of the SDGs
This page explains the role of digitalisation in energy transitions, tracks digitalisation progress, and provides policy recommendations.
This study critically assesses the policy and regulatory frameworks for the digitalisation of energy systems in support of energy transitions in Nigeria and South Africa.
This roadmap analyses the drivers of the digital transformation of the energy sector in Latin America and the Caribbean, identifies lessons learned and provides recommendations.