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An executive summary by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) analyzing the economic and environmental risks of Senegal's strategy to become a liquefied natural gas (LNG) exporter, particularly in the context of declining European demand and the availability of renewable energy alternatives.

This report discusses the restructuring of South Africa's Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) into two separate entities—the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources and the Department of Electricity and Energy—following the formation of a Government of National Unity. It outlines the roles these new departments must play in managing the coal phase-out, the growth of renewable energy, and the sustainable mining of minerals required for the green economy.

This guide describes the Energy Policy Simulator (EPS), a free, open-source System Dynamics computer model developed by Energy Innovation to help policymakers evaluate the effectiveness of climate and energy policies on greenhouse gas emissions, economic outcomes, and public health.

This policy brief examines China's dominant role in Africa's critical minerals sector, highlighting the tension between increased investment and the lack of local value addition. It argues that while China's infrastructure-led approach and state support provide a competitive edge, African nations must shift from exporting raw materials to developing domestic processing and refining capabilities to avoid the 'resource curse' and benefit from the global energy transition.

An address by Mr Nelson Muffuh regarding the United Nations Summit of the Future, detailing the goals of the summit, the necessity of reforming global governance and financial architectures, and the specific priorities and potential of the African continent within the multilateral system.

This report by the Centre for Environmental Rights examines the risks and financing of onshore gas extraction in South Africa, focusing on the Mpumalanga Gas Project and the Virginia gas field. It critiques the government's positioning of gas as a 'transition fuel' and highlights significant environmental, financial, and transparency concerns.

This policy brief by Transforma analyzes the feasibility and requirements for Colombia, Argentina, Brazil, and Chile to contribute to the global goals of tripling renewable energy capacity and doubling energy efficiency rates by 2030, as established during COP 28. Using the EnergyScope modeling tool, the document evaluates various scenarios to determine the most cost-effective paths for each country to transition their electrical matrices while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

This executive summary by Transforma analyzes the feasibility of meeting global targets to triple renewable energy capacity and double energy efficiency by 2030 in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, and Chile. The study finds that for Brazil, Colombia, and Chile, a literal tripling of 2022 capacity would exceed projected energy demand, whereas for Argentina, it could meet demand but is deemed unfeasible due to the extreme infrastructure and market shifts required to move from a 37.4% to a 90% renewable share in six years.

This research paper by Global Energy Monitor analyzes the market dominance of the top three gas turbine manufacturers—GE Vernova, Siemens Energy, and Mitsubishi Power—and the financial and geopolitical risks they face as the energy transition accelerates. The report highlights the industry's reliance on 'hydrogen-ready' technology and long-term service contracts as precarious strategies in the face of rising renewable energy capacity and potential gas power overcapacity.

This document is a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by the Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) to secure a venue and catering services for the Lesotho Energy Access Dialogue (LEAD) 2024, scheduled for November 13-14, 2024, in Maseru, Lesotho.

Saint Lucia is transitioning its energy system to increase resilience and reduce diesel dependency, highlighted by a 4MW utility-scale solar farm completed in 2018 that saved $3 million and 1.5 million gallons of diesel in three years. The island aims for 35% renewable electricity by 2025 and a 23% reduction in climate pollution by 2050. Current efforts include planning eight solar microgrids for critical facilities (schools, hospitals, and government buildings) and utilizing catalytic philanthropic funding to unlock private investment.

This report by the South African Institute of International Affairs analyses the evolution of climate and energy cooperation between China and Africa within the framework of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). It tracks the shift from large-scale infrastructure and resource extraction projects toward "small and beautiful" green initiatives, while assessing how China's commitments align with Africa's strategic priorities for a just energy transition and climate resilience ahead of the September 2024 FOCAC summit.

This case study by the World Resources Institute describes how Uruguay's Wind Energy Program, launched in 2007, used regulatory reforms and government funding to attract private investment and reduce reliance on fossil fuel imports, eventually making wind energy account for approximately 40% of the country's electricity.

Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) is an organization dedicated to accelerating the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG7)—universal access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy by 2030—and supporting the global transition to net-zero carbon dioxide emissions by 2050.

This report by Ember analyzes Indonesia's energy transition, focusing on the RUPTL 2021-2030 and the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP). It argues that increasing renewable energy ambition, particularly in coal-producing regions, can drive economic growth, create high-skilled jobs, and reduce reliance on fossil fuels while ensuring a just transition for affected communities.

This research paper examines the shift in India's renewable energy procurement, specifically focusing on the Firm & Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE) tenders introduced by SECI in 2023, and the resulting need for developers to adopt more sophisticated risk management and trading capabilities.

This report by Ember analyzes the performance of coal-fired power plants in Türkiye, concluding that domestic coal plants fail to provide reliable baseload electricity due to low efficiency, high failure rates, and low capacity factors. The study highlights that coal generation reached a record 118 TWh in 2023, contributing 20% of the country's total emissions, and argues for an accelerated transition to renewable energy to meet climate targets and reduce economic losses.

This report by Ember examines the role of large state-owned enterprises (SOEs) in China's transition from coal power to renewable energy. It argues that while a strategy of diversification into renewables has successfully led to a relative decline in coal's share of the generation mix, China is approaching a critical turning point of absolute coal power decline. The authors advocate for a 'beyond-diversification' approach to manage the socio-economic impacts on the interconnected coal-electricity ecosystem and coal-dependent regions.

The Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) issued a Request for Proposals on 5 August 2024 for branding and catering services for the ARE Industry Action Dialogue & Reception, scheduled for 19 September 2024 in Brussels, Belgium.

This report by the Climate Policy Initiative examines the role of community-based renewable energy (RE) mini-grids in providing electricity to remote areas of Eastern Indonesia. Through four case studies in East Nusa Tenggara and East Kalimantan, the report identifies community ownership and consensus as critical factors for the success and sustainability of decentralized RE projects, contrasting these with the significant lack of private sector interest due to high costs and perceived risks.