Sector Coupling in Facilitating Integration of Variable Renewable Energy in Cities

This report highlights the importance of sector coupling as a key source of flexibility that cities can explore to stabilise power grid operations when integrating high shares of variable renewable energy sources. It presents a range of sector coupling opportunities available for use in cities, including self-consumption of variable RE sources, the role of thermal […]

 

Charge Up! Battery-as-a-service: A pioneering business model for driving the e-mobility transition in Africa

This report investigates different models for the deployment of e-bike fleets and charging/swapping infrastructures in sub-Saharan Africa. It highlights the potential advantages of battery swapping for riders, highlights emerging best practice for Batteries as a Service, and provides recommendations on policy, regulation and financing to support uptake of e-motorcycles and the growth of BaaS in […]

Capacity needs assessment for renewable energy statistics

This guide aims to help energy statisticians understand the various elements and processes involved in renewable energy data collection and management, and identify capacity gaps. It covers seven requirements for effective data management: 1. Legal and institutional frameworks; 2. Well-defined data requirements; 3. Sufficient skilled personnel; 4. Clear methodologies and processes; 5. Appropriate data collection […]

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