Geothermal energy has significant potential to contribute large shares of clean, renewable base-load power in many countries, particularly in Central America, South America, East Africa and Southeast Asia. As of 2011, however,…
A recent ESMAP-supported study analyzes the economic effects of higher and volatile prices on oil-importing countries, with emphasis on the power sector, using examples from Latin…
At the just concluded World Bank/IMF annual meetings, the World Bank hailed several development partners for their support to IDA's energy program. It said, “The Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP) has helped IDA countries…
Lighting Africa has released a video demonstrating how low-income households and small businesses in rural Kenya have switched from kerosene lamps to portable solar lanterns.
