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The report from the groundbreaking inaugural Open Source in Energy Access Symposium (OSEAS), hosted by The EnAccess Foundation and World Resources Institute is now available - https://rb.gy/4lchpe. Dive into the vibrant highlights of four days filled with dynamic discussions, innovative ideas, and impactful collaboration. The report includes these 10 recommendations: ➡ Leverage open-source platforms like the Global Electrification Platform for cost-effective, standardized geospatial analysis in electrification planning. ➡ Develop training programs to build capacity among energy professionals in developing countries for using open-source tools in energy planning. ➡ Form partnerships with universities, research organizations, and stakeholders to develop and implement open-source solutions and replicate successful models. ➡ Engage end-users, such as health and education ministries, in planning to ensure solutions align with local needs and priorities. ➡ Ensure open-source tools are transparent, publicly available, and user-friendly, with adequate training and support. ➡ Increase funding for R&D in high-capacity, affordable battery technologies, focusing on both fundamental research and applied innovation. ➡ Foster international collaboration for technology transfer, best practices sharing, and learning from global renewable energy projects to speed up the energy transition. ➡ Enhance women's participation in technology design, testing, and maintenance, involving them as active contributors. ➡ Invest in capacity-building to raise awareness of funding sources and improve data management for reliable investor engagement. ➡ Define roles and responsibilities in data governance and promote collaboration among stakeholders for effective data management. Live/re-live #OSEAS24 by watching the videos on oseas.org Supported by The World Bank, ESMAP - Energy Sector Management Assistance Program and Prospect by GET.invest and Access to Energy Institute
