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This briefing by RMI argues that power sector leaders should reconsider planned coal-fired generation projects due to the falling costs of renewables and storage, evolving grid needs, and the risk of creating long-term cost burdens for taxpayers and customers.

This policy brief by RMI argues that many planned grid-connected coal power plants, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), should be reconsidered in favor of cleaner, more affordable alternatives like solar paired with battery energy storage systems (BESS). The document provides a five-indicator framework to help decision-makers identify plants that are likely to become uneconomic liabilities due to rapid technological cost declines and evolving grid needs.

This case study explores how the Low Emissions Analysis Platform (LEAP) can assist Tamil Nadu in planning its power sector through 2030. It highlights the state's significant renewable energy potential (100 GW wind, 17 GW solar) and its current renewable capacity share of 46% as of May 2022. The analysis warns that without intervening to phase out inefficient thermal power plants, emissions will rise sharply, and recommends an integrated planning approach that considers both supply and demand-side efficiency to meet India's national climate commitments.

This case study outlines the structure and purpose of Vietnam's National Power Development Plan (PDP), specifically focusing on the PDPVII and its revised version (RPDPVII), which serve as 10-year instruments for power sector planning and investment.