Context Agriculture is vital to the economies of many developing countries, with smallholder farmers, who make up the vast majority of the agricultural workforce, depending on it for their livelihoods. However, 30 to 40 percent of produce is lost post-harvest due to weak cold chain infrastructure, compounded by issues like limited energy access, maintenance challenges, … Continued
Context Electricity is the fastest-growing source of final energy demand, set to outpace overall energy consumption over the next 25 years. Without innovative approaches, the rapid electrification of economies could result in increased costs and missed opportunities for emissions reduction and energy efficiency improvements. Digital technologies are key enablers of modern, dynamic, and resilient electricity … Continued
Context: The clean energy revolution presents a compelling vision for sustainable transportation. A diverse array of technologies, including solar power, energy storage solutions and electric vehicles (EVs). However, the high upfront costs associated with these technologies remain a significant barrier to widespread adoption. Beyond the initial investment, a complex infrastructure landscape further challenges the transition … Continued
CONTEXT 73 percent of worldwide anthropogenic greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions stem from energy production and use according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). As the earth warmths and many countries experience sustained population growth, the global increase in energy demand is expected to reach 47 percent by 2050. Meanwhile, more than a third of all … Continued
CONTEXT Sub-Saharan Africa is particularly exposed to the impacts of climate change: rising temperatures and changes in the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events are affecting the health and well-being of millions of people. The inability of healthcare facilities (HCFs) to provide equal access to healthcare and quality services is closely related to those … Continued
CONTEXT The Alliance in energy and environment with the Andean region (AEA) Program aims to contribute to the promotion, development and consolidation of business approach to sustainable energy solutions for rural markets and periurban. A simple input to achieve this is the elaboration of a note of incidence that analyses roles and opportunities of the … Continued
CONTEXT Access to affordable, modern energy services is essential both for an individual’s health and well-being and for a country’s economic prosperity and development. However, there are currently 1.3 billion people worldwide without access to electricity and 2.7 billion without access to clean cooking facilities. In Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), over 31 million … Continued
CONTEXT Colombia is a country with good coverage of the electric power service, with an average coverage rate nationwide of 96.1 per cent and disaggregated in urban and rural 99.6 per cent and 84.8 per cent respectively. However, two-thirds of the national territory is not served and is referred to as ZNI (Non-Interconnected Zones). In … Continued
CONTEXT Remittance inflows to Tajikistan account for as much as 52 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) or USD 4 billion. In Kyrgyzstan, remittances make up 31 per cent of GDP or USD 2.1 billion. Most of the migrant workers from Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan reside in Russia, and both countries face significant energy challenges, … Continued
CONTEXT Bolivian migrants living in Spain send around USD 268 million in remittances home each year. This constitutes a viable source of end-user financing for emigrants’ families. While electrification rates in Bolivia are above 68 per cent, a large percentage of the population, mostly middle-low to low-income families rely on dangerous shower geysers to heat … Continued