Rapid urbanization is putting new pressures on many developing countries to deliver reliable, clean energy services to urban populations. This is especially true in slum areas and informal settlements that have long been…
ESMAP Knowledge Exchange Forum 2012 > Results-Based Funding for Energy Sector Development
Results-based approaches are receiving increasing interest from client countries and donors, but their …
Washignton DC, May 7-9, 2012
ESMAP’s Knowledge Exchange Forum for 2012 was held in Washington on May 7-9. Participants included staff from the World Bank’s regional units and Sustainable Energy Department, representatives from ESMAP…
By embarking on a low-carbon growth path, China’s cities can help reach the country’s targets for reducing the energy and carbon intensity of its economy, and become more livable, efficient, competitive, and ultimately sustainable.
Although the use of geothermal steam for electricity production began in the early 20th century, geothermal still only represents 0.3 percent of the world’s total power generation. As of 2011, about 11 GW of geothermal power capacity has…
