Auctions now dominate renewable power procurement, delivering low prices but often shifting risks and macroeconomic burdens to developing countries; the report (IRENA and ESMAP’s SRMI) proposes auction designs that better share risk and…
The study analyzes a 40-year, 142-country dataset using the national energy cost share to describe historical patterns, estimate cost share sensitivity to output and energy prices, and assess the impact of macroeconomic traits and energy…
In FY2025, ESMAP expanded electricity to 21 million people, provided clean cooking to 1.1 million, and enabled 5,552 MW of renewables, bringing cumulative gains since FY2021 to 58 million with electricity access, 2 million with clean…
The report examines how integrating electric vehicles with renewable energy sources in isolated mini grids can support decarbonization goals, highlighting the operational challenges, technological solutions, and strategic planning needed…
Energy projects risk exacerbating gender-based violence. This guide outlines gender-responsive measures to prevent harm and empower women throughout energy operations.
