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.
This very recent IEA report explains the need to invest more in grid infrastructure. Read the Executive Summary on pages 7-10 for a brief overview of challenges related to quickly rising demand for transformers and cables, which have led to increased waiting times and higher prices.
Climate mitigation finance strategy to promote higher-efficiency distribution transformers in Zambia
This report investigates efforts to enhance investment in efficient distribution transformers in Zambia, and provides recommendations to enhance the effectiveness of these efforts
This paper underscores the need for sustainable utilities to deliver the energy transition in lower- and middle-income countries, and provides recommendations to governments and other stakeholders.
This publication database provides a range of materials about the ESCO business model, on the following topics: Accounting; Business Models, Contracts & Project Development; Certification & Quality Assurance; Investment, Finance & Risk Management; Market Overview, including Cases studies; Measurement & Verification; Policies & legal and regulatory frameworks; Procurement; Super ESCOs; and Technologies
The ESCO Model Contract Library provides a list of ESCO contracts and supporting documents provided by a variety of countries and organisations. In some cases, the resources also provide a wider set of documents related to public procurement of ESCO services.
This report describes regulatory barriers reported by 25 ESCO associations, and offers advice to policymakers to address these barriers.
This report provides perspectives on the potential role of ESCOs in developing and implementing ambitious NDCs.