Blog Blog by Ryan Kennedy Countries around the world are in the midst of a global push to provide all citizens with access to modern electricity. A major question concerning this expansion is what role, if any, off-grid solar (solar home systems, mini-grids, etc.)...
Blog Blog by Johannes Urpelainen China and India are the two most important countries for the planet’s future. China is responsible for almost 30% of global carbon dioxide emissions. India’s smaller share, 6%, masks a rapidly growing population and an expanding...
Blog Blog by Johannes Urpelainen India’s energy access landscape is changing rapidly, with progress both in improving the quality of rural electricity service and the use of modern cooking fuels. Rural electricity service has improved and use of clean cooking fuels...
Blog Blog by Federica Genovese and Endre Tvinnereim The recent UN SR15 report is a plea for a fast implementation of effective regulatory action on climate change. In most countries this will require the buy-in of businesses. Clearly businesses – especially in liberal...
Blog Blog by Sung Eun Kim Air pollution is a serious threat to public health and the environment of developing countries. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), around 7 million people died prematurely in 2012 – one in eight of total global deaths – as...
Blog Blog by Johannes Urpelainen Universal electricity access is within reach, but the next challenge for policymakers is much more daunting. For people and firms to realize gains from rural electrification, the quality of electric power must improve. The supply of...
