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 report considers the challenges faced by developers implementing renewable energy projects in the SADC region, analyzes existing prefeasibility or early-stage project preparation funds in the region and globally to assess if they effectively support project developers, and provides recommendations on how to improve and scale up these facilities.
This slide deck provides a quick overview of the required steps in developing a concept for a renewable energy project.
This slide deck provides a quick overview of tips to enhance the chance of success of grant proposals for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects.
This handbook is provides an overview of the mechanisms and strategy behind successful Power Project Procurements, and provides advice for both governments and the private sector on ways to cooperate succesfully.
This toolbox provides key resources for the development of solar projects, including on policy (US-focused), project economics, contracting, financing and the project development process.