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The report examines business models and financing strategies to increase the adoption of photovoltaic (PV) clean cooking technologies in last-mile communities, such as informal settlements and areas with displaced populations, by addressing financial and awareness barriers through public and private capital.

This report by the Climate Policy Initiative provides a baseline of climate finance flows in Nigeria for 2021/22, highlighting a significant gap between tracked investments and the funding required to meet the country's energy transition and infrastructure goals.

This report by the NewClimate Institute provides an initial estimate of the projected human resource demand in Viet Nam's power sector through 2050, based on the 8th National Power Development Plan (PDP8) and the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP).

This position paper by the Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) and Schneider Electric advocates for gender equality in the renewable energy (RE) sector to accelerate universal energy access by 2030. It argues that women are essential agents of change who reinvest a higher portion of their income into community services than men. The document provides specific recommendations for RE companies, funding partners, and investors to implement gender-sensitive approaches, alongside case studies from India and the Sahel region demonstrating the socio-economic impact of empowering women entrepreneurs and leaders in the energy transition.

This technical guide provides a comprehensive framework for the design, installation, and management of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems for rural health facilities in sub-Saharan Africa. It outlines the roles of various stakeholders, technical dimensioning formulas, financing models, and maintenance protocols to ensure the long-term sustainability of energy services in health centers.

The 2025 Energy Services Market Intelligence Report by GreenCape analyzes investment opportunities in embedded solar PV and behind-the-meter (BTM) lithium-ion battery energy storage systems (BESS) for South Africa's commercial, industrial, and agricultural (CI&A) sectors. The report highlights a shift in market drivers from mitigating loadshedding toward long-term cost savings, energy security, and decarbonization to meet international trade requirements.

The 'Executive decision-makers’ guide to investing in renewable energy 2025' by GreenCape provides a strategic framework for South African businesses to transition to renewable energy. It details the differences between embedded generation and wheeling, outlines various financing models and bank-specific instruments, and explains the role of backup storage in enhancing energy resilience. The guide also lists available tax incentives and identifies systemic hurdles such as grid constraints and a dynamic policy environment.

This report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development evaluates the financial support required for India to meet its 2030 clean energy goals across five key technologies: battery energy storage systems (BESSs), solar photovoltaic (PV), electric vehicles (EVs), offshore wind, and green hydrogen (GH2). It identifies cost gaps—the amount costs must drop to reach parity with conventional technologies—and assesses whether current government subsidies are sufficient to bridge these gaps.

This briefing by Zero Carbon Analytics examines India's capacity to manufacture and recycle renewable energy technologies. It highlights a heavy reliance on Chinese imports for solar PV components, a strong but underutilised domestic wind turbine industry, and the critical need to develop recycling infrastructure for minerals and components to secure future supply chains.

This research paper examines Africa's potential to develop a solar photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing sector by leveraging its mineral resources and solar irradiance. It analyzes the barriers to entry, such as China's market dominance and high capital requirements, and proposes a regionalized strategy to overcome these challenges.

RMI conducted a pre-feasibility analysis in 2023 for a high-capacity coal plant in Indonesia to evaluate retirement and repurposing options. The study found that replacing the plant with solar and storage is the preferred solution, potentially avoiding tens of millions of tons of carbon emissions and generating tens of millions of dollars in free cash flow for equity investors, provided there is adequate land and cheap financing.

This case study by RMI details a pre-feasibility analysis conducted in 2023 for a representative coal-fired power plant in Indonesia. The analysis evaluated four scenarios for accelerated retirement and repurposing—including early retirement without repurposing, early retirement with clean energy repurposing, and biomass co-firing—to determine their financial, technical, and climate impacts for investors, utilities, and the electricity system.

This report by RMI outlines a strategic roadmap for scaling utility-enabled distributed energy resources (DERs) in Nigeria to improve power reliability and increase distribution company (DisCo) revenues.

The Madagascar Integrated Energy Access Planning (IEP) Electrification Report provides a geospatial, least-cost strategy to achieve universal electricity access. It evaluates four primary modalities: grid densification, grid expansion, mini-grids (MV and LV), and standalone solar systems (SSS). The report outlines two primary timelines: a baseline scenario for universal access by 2030 and a more conservative scenario for 2040, detailing the technical requirements and financing needed to bridge the access gap for over 18 million people.

This report provides an overview of the South African electricity market, focusing on the energy services (ES) value chain, which comprises rooftop solar PV, energy storage, and energy efficiency. It details the drivers of market growth—including rolling blackouts and rising electricity costs—the roles of key industry players, and the regulatory framework governing the sector.

This executive summary outlines a market assessment and roadmap for the electrification of healthcare facilities (HFs) in Madagascar, specifically focusing on Basic Health Centres (CSBs) and District Referral Hospitals (CHRDs). The report identifies significant gaps in electricity access, particularly for CSBs, and proposes a multi-phase integrated programme from 2024 to 2032 to achieve universal and sustainable energy access for these facilities.

This report provides a market assessment and strategic roadmap for the electrification of healthcare facilities (HFs) in Madagascar, specifically focusing on Basic Health Centres (CSBs) and District Reference Hospitals (CHRDs). It identifies a significant energy gap, where 75% of CSBs lack electricity, and proposes an integrated, bottom-up approach to improve health services through sustainable energy solutions, estimated to require USD 83 million over ten years.

A case study on the installation of Sustain Solar SUSTAIN BOXES™ in two Malawian health clinics by International Power Control Systems (IPCS), providing off-grid renewable power for critical medical equipment and testing a sustainable business model.

This policy brief outlines how small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in developing countries can use a 'gender lens'—business models and operations that promote women's economic empowerment—to enhance the sustainability and climate impact of low-carbon technologies. Drawing on the Gender Equality in a Low Carbon World (GLOW) programme (2021–24), the document provides evidence from Africa and Latin America showing that addressing gender-specific barriers in sectors like aquaculture and agriculture leads to improved productivity, increased revenues, and better market access.

This case study examines the City of Cape Town's efforts between 2014 and 2024 to pioneer Small-Scale Embedded Generation (SSEG) to combat South Africa's national power crisis and loadshedding. The City implemented a series of regulatory, technical, and financial interventions—including feed-in tariffs, smart metering, and a streamlined online application process—to enable the safe integration of renewable energy into the municipal grid. By June 2024, these initiatives resulted in approximately 6,400 authorised grid-tied SSEG systems with over 140 MVA of installed capacity, while facilitating significant private investment and job creation in the local green economy.