As developing countries search for ways to adopt clean energy technologies, one of their biggest hurdles is limited institutional capacity. The Renewable Energy Market Transformation (REMTI) supports the efforts of developing country governments and private sector stakeholders to adopt, adapt, and deploy identified renewable energy technologies for grid-connected power generation. It is chiefly concerned with select renewable energy technologies—solar, geothermal, wind, and small hydroelectric power. The Renewable Energy Market Transformation Initiative treats each energy technology differently, depending on its stage of maturity.

REMTI fills a gap in renewable energy deployment in developing countries. It concentrates on preparatory work needed in the early stages of project development and provides technical assistance, knowledge sharing, and capacity-building support to help countries gain access to financing. REMTI focuses on four areas of engagement:

• Country RE Market Transformation Strategies that support the role of renewable energy technologies in achieving broader client goals of enhanced energy security, access, and supply diversification, as well as climate change mitigation.

• RE Technology Deployment Roadmaps to scale up investment by private/public developers in grid-connected power generation facilities using renewable energy resources.

• RE Market Development Support Mechanisms to help reduce the associated financing risks of private/public developers of grid-connected power generation facilities using renewable energy resources.

• Knowledge Exchange to share ESMAP lessons learned and foster capacity building with clients,using modeling toolkits, best practices and “how to” guidance, and interactive training.

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• Estudo de Baixo Carbono para o Brasil: Transporte (Technical Report)

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