Resources: Short briefs

LCEDN Briefing Paper 4: Towards Energy Access for All: Planning for Impact

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Author(s): Rajagopal, S. (with contributions from Wykes, S. & Eales, A.) Publication date: 1 February 2019 Publication type: LCEDN Briefing Paper Executive Summary: More than 1 billion people across the world lack access to electricity, while the figure rises to more than 3 billion for those...

LCEDN Briefing Paper 3: Needs, Wants and Values: Integrating Gender with Energy Access

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Author(s): Kooijman, A., Cloke, J.M.P., Clancy, J. Publication date: 1 December 2018 Publication type: LCEDN Briefing Paper Executive Summary: This paper derives from a collaboration between the Low Carbon Energy for Development Network (LCEDN) and gender and energy specialists of the ENERGIA...

LCEDN Briefing Paper 2: Is there still a Role for Small Wind in Rural Electrification Programmes?

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Author(s): Leary J., To, L.S., Alsop, A. Publication date: 26 Nov 2018 Publication type: LCEDN Briefing Paper Executive Summary: In the right context, Small Wind Turbines (SWTs) can offer a valuable complement to solar photovoltaics (PV) or diesel generators, offering diversity in power generation...

Developing a research agenda for community energy in the electricity sector

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Author(s): To, L.S., Tarazona, M. Publication date: June 2018 Publication type: Short Brief (EEG Energy Insight) Overview: The UK Department of International Development- (DFID-) funded Energy and Economic Growth Programme (EEG) is partnering with Low Carbon Energy for Development Network (LCEDN)...

LCEDN Briefing Paper 1: Lessons from Collective Action for the Local Governance of Mini-Grids for Pro-Poor Energy Access

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Author(s): Gollwitzer L., Cloke J.M.P. Publication date: 30 May 2018 Publication type: LCEDN Briefing Paper Executive Summary: Access to modern energy can be a key enabler for human development through improvements in livelihoods, education and healthcare. Over the last two decades decentralized...