EV Technologies for Teachers

A 6-week self-paced online course: EV Technologies for Upper Secondary Level Science Teachers, TVET instructors and University Lecturers who wish to incorporate electric vehicle (EV) content in their programmes. More information can found Mona Academy of Science and Technology (MAST),. This course is offered by the University of the West Indies, Mona through the Mona Academy of Science and Technology (MAST). Click here to register: Mona Academy of Science and Technology Registration Form

Exploring the World of Electric Mobility: Key Concepts and Strategies

Online self-paced (6 week) course on concepts, policies, and innovations in electric mobility for sustainable transport systems. Click to access: Exploring the World of Electric Mobility: Key Concepts and Strategies Key Words: Online Course, Electric Mobility, Sustainable Transportation

Feasibility Study of Integrating a 120MW Photovoltaic Power Plant into the Jamaican Power Grid

A thesis submitted O'Neil Jesse Nelson in fulfilment for the degree of Master of Engineering to the Auckland University of Technology. The thesis explores the feasibilty of utility scale photovoltaic plants in Jamaica by combatting trechnical challenges with microgrids.

Floating-Solar-Market-Report

Floating solar photovoltaic installations open new opportunities for scaling up solar generating capacity, especially in countries with high population density and competing uses for available land. Advantages of floating solar over land-based systems include higher energy yield, reduced evaporation, and improved water quality, among others. Combining floating solar with hydropower plants is of particular interest. Flexible hydropower output can be used to smooth the variability of the solar generation, while making better use of existing transmission assets, particularly beneficial in countries with weak grids. With a global estimated potential of 400 gigawatts, under conservative assumptions, floating solar could double the...

From Vision to Coordinated Action - Consolidation of SE4ALL Action Agendas, National Renewable Energy Action Plans, and National Energy Efficiency Action Plans of the ECOWAS region countries

Key Words: Sustainable Energy, Energy Access

Funding the Sun : New Paradigms for Financing Off-Grid Solar Companies

This report elucidates the role of financial innovation in the off-grid solar sector and provides a roadmap for practitioners, financiers, and entrepreneurs navigating capital raises for companies active in the sector. It examines a full range of established and frontier financing options. It illustrates that some technology-enabled financial innovations, such as peer-to-peer business lending, are already playing an important role in the sector. It was prepared by the World Bank Group and the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance, the University of Cambridge Judge Business School, with support from ESMAP.

GEF Project Document Strategic Platform to Promote Sustainable Energy Technology Innovation, Industrial Development and Entrepreneurship in Barbados

Gender Equality in The Geothermal Energy Sector : Road to Sustainability

Although geothermal energy is globally recognized as a clean and reliable source of heat and electric power its development can inadvertently lead to adverse outcomes that disproportionately disadvantage women. Based on good practices and lessons learned, this report introduces ways that geothermal projects can mitigate risks and pursue opportunities to address gender gaps within the project cycle. It outlines the risks and opportunities associated with (i) changes in land and natural resource use, (ii) changes to employment and economic patterns, and (iii) changes to environment and health. Beyond mapping risks and opportunities, the report makes the case for focusing on...

Global Photovoltaic Power Potential by Country (English). Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP)

Solar radiation is essentially a free resource available anywhere on Earth, to a greater or lesser extent. Solar PV power plants convert solar radiation into electricity. In the current era of global climate change, PV technology becomes an opportunity for countries and communities to transform or develop their energy infrastructure and step up their low-carbon energy transition. Until now, a global and harmonized assessment of country-level PV potential has not existed. This report aims to provide an aggregated and harmonized view on solar resource and PV power potential from the perspective of countries and regions, assuming a utility-scale installation of...

Green hydrogen opportunities for the Caribbean

Keywords: Hydrogen, Renewable energy, energy storage, fuel cell, battery, CARICOM, GHG, greenhouse gas, hydrogen production from primary energy, hydrogen production from secondary energy, gasification