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- Project 30 September 2018 Innovation and Upgrading in Solar PV Firms: Exploring Capability Acquisition in South Africa This research project is positioned within the context of renewable energy transitions in South Africa. The broad aim is to generate insight into how knowledge and capabilities are accumulated and diffused through interaction between global and domestic firms. More specifically, the project seeks further understanding on the learning and innovation processes that enable solar PV technology providers to acquire capabilities and thereby upgrade into higher value-added activities. The research is…
- Project 30 September 2018 Coordination and Assessment of Research and Innovation in Support of climate Mitigation Actions (CARISMA) While decision-makers, both in the private and public sector, often have a good understanding of costs and potentials of options for climate change mitigation, especially when implemented as a stand-alone project or small-scale programme, the consequences of large-scale implementation of options, in longer time frames, in different social contexts, are often less clear. For example, costs of a technology when implemented as a technology project may be mainly related to investment and…
- Project 24 September 2018 Histories, Policies and Practices: Examining the Solar PV transitions in East Africa This 3-year PhD research project focuses on sustainability transitions and low-carbon energy innovation in developing countries. The broad aim is to provide an improved understanding of the interface between the state, markets and donors as they develop and diffuse solar PV technology in East Africa. Specifically, the project illustrates the role and mechanisms through which transnational actors and networks enable transitions, and the implications thereof. The research is being conducted by…
- News 24 September 2018 Green Climate fund increases funding to developing countries based on Technology Needs Assessments The newly released annual report from The Green Climate Fund (GCF) shows an increased focus on supporting projects and country programmes based on developing countries' own climate technology priorities. GCF has specifically supported 13 TNA-based activities, four of those are full scale projects, that will directly reduce emissions by 4.4 million tons of CO2 throughout their life span. "More than 70 % of the developing countries having a TNA has already used it to inform their NDC. It’s…
- News 24 September 2018 Green Climate fund increases funding to developing countries based on Technology Needs Assessments The newly released annual report from The Green Climate Fund (GCF) shows an increased focus on supporting projects and country programmes based on developing countries’ own climate technology priorities. GCF has specifically supported 13 TNA-based activities, four of those are full scale projects, that will directly reduce emissions by 4.4 million tons of CO2 throughout their life span. “More than 70 % of the developing countries having a TNA has already used it to inform their…
- News 19 September 2018 Building on lessons learned to help African NGOs establish social energy enterprises Turning on the lights by flicking a switch is a routine act for most people in the world. However, for many people in the developing world, electricity is still considered a luxury with more than 1.1 billion people currently living without daily access to modern energy sources. Building on the success of the African Rural Energy Enterprise Development (AREED) project, UNEP DTU Partnership is now part of distributing reflow funds to social enterprises working with clean and renewable energy…
- News 18 July 2018 Chilean delegation visits Copenhagen to learn from Danish experiences in district energy, energy efficiency and waste to energy The delegation participated in workshops, site visits and roundtables held at the UN City between June 18-22 2018. The activity was initiated by Fundación Energía para Todos and UN Environment, supported by UNEP-DTU partnership and the Confederation of Danish Industries and was financed by the Chilean Embassy in Denmark. Two days of site visits in Copenhagen During two days during of site visits in Copenhagen, the delegation experienced on-the-ground technologies from Danish companies working…
- News 23 May 2018 Highlights from EE Global - Day 1 Hundreds of energy leaders from all across the world gathered in Copenhagen for the 11th Energy Efficiency Global Forum, making it the most global “EE Global” do date. Here are the highlights from the first day of the conference, which took place at the UN City and also included the Nordic Clean Energy Week Opening Reception. Opening Plenary at the UN City in Copenhagen The biggest market in the world. That’s the opportunity businesses and governments have in transforming the global…