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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 report provides conclusions and policy recommendations for Mauritania's economic development, highlighting that while macroeconomic indicators are trending upwards, growth remains heavily dependent on the extractive sector and is hindered by poor infrastructure, governance issues, and climate risks. The author argues for a holistic development strategy focusing on climate resilience, governance, human capital, and economic diversification to achieve sustainable and inclusive growth.

This research paper conclusion outlines the economic trajectory of Kenya, highlighting its potential for significant GDP growth by 2043 through strategic sectoral interventions and a transition to renewable energy, while identifying critical governance and infrastructure barriers.

This executive summary, based on the report 'X-Change: The Race to the Top', analyzes the global competition between China, Europe, and the United States to lead the energy transition. It highlights China's current dominance in cleantech manufacturing, innovation, and electrification, while noting that the United States and Europe are beginning to increase their investments to catch up.

In 2023, the world's top six electricity emitters showed diverging trends: China, India, and Russia saw emissions increases driven by demand and coal reliance, while the US, EU, and Japan recorded declines. China led global renewable growth but remains the largest emitter. The EU achieved its largest absolute emissions reduction since 2000, and the US continued its long-term decline in coal. However, most of these regions still need to accelerate clean energy deployment to align with IEA Net Zero targets.

This fact sheet details a CNY 1 billion green bond issued by Great Wall Guosing Financial Leasing Co Ltd on August 24, 2020, to fund wind and solar energy projects in China.

A fact sheet detailing a USD 48 million green bond issuance by Arclight Solar on June 5, 2020, intended to refinance eight operational solar PV projects in Spain.

This fact sheet from the Climate Bonds Initiative details a USD 400 million green bond issued by the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) on May 7, 2020, with a maturity date of August 15, 2050.

This report details a Rocky Mountain Institute-supported process in Colorado's Upper Roaring Fork Valley involving Holy Cross Energy to improve grid resilience against hazards like fires. It emphasizes the necessity of utility-community partnerships and the integration of distributed clean energy technologies to provide both daily and emergency benefits.

A Green Bond Fact Sheet detailing a MYR 550 million Sukuk issued by Cypark Ref Sdn Bhd to finance three solar power plants in Malaysia.

This Green Bond Fact Sheet describes a MYR 245 million (USD 59 million) Sukuk issued by Edra Solar Sdn Bhd on October 11, 2019, to refinance the development of the Kuala Ketil Solar Farm in Malaysia.

This fact sheet details a USD 1.8 million green bond issued by West Holdings Corporation on March 25, 2020, to refinance construction funds for two photovoltaic power plants.

The Bank of Nagoya issued a JPY 10 billion green bond on December 13, 2019, to finance capital expenditures for photovoltaic power generation, including solar panels and related equipment.

A fact sheet detailing a JPY 8bn green bond issued by Tess Engineering Co., Ltd. on December 13, 2019, to acquire completed solar power plants in Japan.

This fact sheet details a JPY300m (USD3m) private placement green bond issued by Shizen Energy Inc. on November 29, 2019, to finance a solar power plant in Japan.

A Green Bond Fact Sheet detailing a JPY 10 billion (USD 92 million) green bond issued by Seibu Holdings on December 12, 2019, to fund energy-efficient trains and solar power facilities.

This fact sheet details a green bond issued by Guangdong Electric Power Development Company on October 22, 2019, to fund solar projects and other green initiatives.

This fact sheet details a USD 2.69 billion loan issued by Noor Energy 1 on January 31, 2019, to fund a solar energy project in the UAE. The financing is certified under the Climate Bonds Standard v2.1 and supports the development of a large-scale Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) and solar PV facility.

The document is a Green Bond Fact Sheet for a JPY 2bn loan issued by Mitsubishi Electric Credit Corporation on September 30, 2019, to refinance solar power facilities.

This fact sheet details a certified green loan issued by Elliot Green Power in December 2018 to finance and refinance three solar farms in Australia.