About a third of the global population —about 2.1 billion people — cook using open fires or inefficient stoves fueled by kerosene, wood, animal dung, crop waste, or coal. This generates harmful household air pollution, leading to millions…
The Global Electrification Platform (GEP) is an open access, interactive, online platform that generates electrification investment scenarios for a selection of countries. The scenarios present pathways for achieving universal electricity…
Harnessing the Power of the SunSolar is the most abundant renewable energy resource in many developing countries. A combination of competitive costs and accessible technology can make the deployment of solar technologies a game-changer in…
A Global Partnership Convened by the World Bank Group to Adapt and Develop Energy Storage Solutions for Developing CountriesEnergy storage is pivotal for the decarbonization of the power sector and thus the energy transition. Its impact…
Supporting Developing Countries in their Transition from Coal to Clean Energy
Coal is the world's most dominant energy source, generating 34 percent of global electricity in 2020. Although the COVID-19 pandemic caused a four percent…
