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Energy Efficiency
Research & Innovation Needs for Smart Grid Transition
A discussion of good practice cases of how to identify research and innovation (R&I) needs for the transition towards future smart grids.
29 March 2017
Energy Efficiency
Renewable Energy
Renewables Tagger: A New Climate Tagger Feature, Developed by IRENA and REEEP
An introduction to the Renewables Tagger—a new tool for publishers of online content related to renewable energy—including an explanation of the tool’s technical background, a description of the knowledge system behind the tool and an explanation of how new content was created with the input of domain experts.
27 September 2016
Renewable Energy
Renewables Rising: What is driving uptake?
A webinar on the launch of REN21’s flagship report, Renewables 2017 Global Status Report, providing a chance to learn how the renewable energy market evolved over 2016 and what policy developments drove uptake.
7 June 2017
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
Renewable Energy
The Global Renewables Energy Transformation: What is holding us back?
A webinar to launch REN21’s flagship report, Renewables 2018 Global Status Report.
5 June 2018
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
Finance
Renewable Energy
The Future of Feed-In Tariffs
A global perspective on the future of feed-in tariffs, including evaluations of three criticisms of FITs
6 October 2014
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
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
Grid Integration
Renewable Energy
The SmartSacramento Smart Grid Project
How the U.S. Department of Energy and California’s Sacramento Municipal Utility District have helped fund more than 40 smart grid initiatives and R&D projects
9 October 2014
Energy Access
Grid Integration
The Role of Micro-Grids in Promoting Access to Energy
Examination of best practices and the potential for long-term sustainability of micro-grids in several geographic contexts, including initiatives and projects underway in Asia and Africa
22 April 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
Grid Integration
Renewable Energy
The Response by Flexibility on Electricity Project
Introduction to the Reflexe project, a smart grid research project aimed at implementing a smart grid pilot in France's Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region
29 October 2013
Renewable Energy
The Renewable Energy Data Explorer Tool: Private Sector Applications
A detailed look at how private sector developers and investors can use the Renewable Energy Data Explorer tool to explore renewable energy opportunities in various locations.
27 July 2017
Energy Access
Vocational Training for Energy Access: Impacts and Lessons Learned from Developing Countries
A review of the role of training programs for the long-term sustainability of renewable energy projects relevant to energy access.
19 April 2016
Renewable Energy
Utility-Scale Storage: If, When, What Type, How Much, and Where?
A webinar providing a state-of-the-industry overview of the considerations related to cost-effective deployment of energy storage in power systems pursuing high penetrations of variable renewable energy.
16 May 2018
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
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