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Grid Integration
The Grid4EU Project
Introduction to this European Commission project, which will test the potential of smart grids in areas such as renewable energy integration, grid automation, energy storage, energy efficiency, active demand and load reduction
23 January 2014
Energy Efficiency
Finance
The Future of Industrial Energy Efficiency Finance in China
Exploration of the issues and possible solutions for the future of industrial energy finance in China, including a snapshot of the industrial energy efficiency financing landscape
30 July 2013
Energy Access
The Future of Energy Innovation: Applications for Off-grid Energy in Developing Countries
A training on financing innovation, showcasing several leading innovations in the renewable energy industry and potential applications for off-grid energy in developing country settings.
19 January 2016
Grid Integration
Renewable Energy
Ten Questions to Ask About Scaling On-grid Renewable Energy: Designing Stable Policy through Improved Stakeholder Engagement
Presentation of the Ten Questions to Ask About Scaling On-Grid Renewable Energy framework intended to help stakeholders engage with each other during this process, including lessons learned in Thailand
20 May 2014
Energy Access
Renewable Energy
Sustainable Energy for All's New Global Tracking Framework
Presentation of the first Global Tracking Framework report, which reviews 180 countries’ status with respect to action on energy access, energy efficiency and renewable energy, and energy consumption
27 June 2013
Renewable Energy
Supporting Innovation to Reduce Time to Market: The French Policy
An introduction to the Mission Innovation initiative—which aims to achieve clean energy technology performance breakthroughs and cost reductions—followed by a discussion of how energy research and innovation are supported in France led by officials from multiple French ministries.
20 October 2016
Energy Efficiency
Standards and Labels: Transforming the Market for Energy Efficient Appliances
Discussion of the development of an appliance and equipment energy efficiency standards and labeling program, including a case study from Ghana
24 January 2012
Energy Access
Towards Energy Access in Haiti
Showcase of work underway in Haiti to support energy access using off-grid renewable energy, featuring a discussion of rural electrification in Haiti and how it can be scaled up and applied elsewhere
16 January 2014
Energy Access
Tools and Resources for Scaling-up Mini-/Micro-Grids in Tanzania
An exploration of the tools and resources available to mini-grid developers in Tanzania, including the Mini-Grid Information Portal and the new Tanzania Energy Access Mapping tool.
18 July 2017
Renewable Energy
The State of Play of the Global Wind Industry and a Five-year Projection
Discussion of GWEC’s Global Wind Report—Annual Market Update 2013, including insights about the most important wind power markets worldwide, and future trends and market projections
28 April 2014
Energy Access
The State of Energy Access in India
An exploration of residual energy access issues in India, including efforts to deliver energy services to populations still lacking continuous and reliable access, as well as practitioner efforts to assist in scaling energy access via decentralized solutions.
29 April 2015
Renewable Energy
The Role of Labelling and Certification Schemes in Renovation Policy Packages: Key Lessons from Global Best Practices
Stories of successfully implementing labelling and certification schemes in the Ireland, the United Kingdom, and the United States
18 September 2014
Renewable Energy
The Role of Energy-saving Targets and Regulatory Measures in Renovation Policy Packages: Key Lessons from Global Best Practices
Discussion of the importance of energy-saving targets and how they drive energy renovations
12 June 2014
Energy Access
Women’s Energy Entrepreneurship
A Women’s Energy Entrepreneurship webinar highlighting the data and evidence base around women's entrepreneurship in the energy sector that participants can use to inform policy and program design going forward.
27 March 2020
Renewable Energy
Women Empowerment: Best Practices for the Sustainable Energy Sector
A webinar to answer the question, what can we do to increase women’s employment in the sustainable energy sector?
19 February 2020
Finance
Grid Integration
Renewable Energy
Unlocking Markets and Supporting Innovation in Smart Grids
Presentations of approaches taken in India and Ontario (Canada) to engage stakeholders
29 November 2012
Renewable Energy
Unleashing Climate and Energy Knowledge with Linked Open Data and Consistent Terminology
Training on how energy data can be categorized automatically and consistently to break down barriers to information access
12 March 2013
Energy Efficiency
Renewable Energy
UNEP/GEF en.lighten initiative and the Efficient Lighting Toolkit
Highlights of examples of best practices in policy development, quality control mechanisms and environmental sustainability
5 December 2012