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Energy access

13 April 2016

  • Geothermal plant Miravalles Costa Rica

    The heat beneath our feet: the potential of Latin American geothermal power

    Latin America only uses 5% of its natural heat resources, but it is still a small industry and lacks incentives

3 March 2016

  • The seafront in Lamu, Kenya

    Locals oppose plans to build first coal-fired power plant in Kenya

    As Kenya plans to construct its first coal-fired power plant, a group of 30 community-based organisations is fighting to halt the multibillion dollar project

18 February 2016

  • Campaigning for incumbent President Yoweri Museveni to remain in power in Uganda.

    Uganda election: renewable energy projects must not rob locals of their land

    Joseph Kibugu
    Clean energy is a major campaign issue in this week’s Ugandan election. All the candidates are promising new projects, but how will these affect the locals?

1 February 2016

  • Placing solar panels on roof of house to charge, Longisa, Bomet district, Kenya

    Green jobs boom: meet the frontline of the new solar economy

    The growth in renewable energy is fuelling new jobs in Asia and Africa. Meet three beneficiaries of the new green economy

27 January 2016

  • Tourists watch floodwaters gushing out of the Xiaolandi Dam during a flood-discharge and sand-washing operation of the Yellow River in Jiyuan city, central China’s Henan province.

    From the Nile to the Amazon, climate change threatens hydropower

    Fred Pearce
    All over the world achieving new renewable energy targets relies on hydropower. But what if the water dries up?

20 January 2016

  • Energy interactive

    Greener, safer, cheaper: which countries are making progress on energy?

    Providing energy which is green, secure and affordable is a challenge for governments around the world. This interactive offers a snapshot of the highs and lows of ten countries in sustainability, reliability, affordability and accessibility

7 January 2016

  • Ghana’s minister of power Kwabena Donkor and UK international development minister Nick Hurd

    Lighting up Africa: the UK's plan to expand access to energy

    New UK international development minister Nick Hurd wants to boost off-grid solar power in the only region where those without access to modern energy is set to rise

30 November 2015

  • A floating wind turbine in Japan, off the coast of Naraha in Fukushima.

    Smarter renewable power: six innovations

    Innovations are helping renewable energy become more accessible, powerful and effective. Emma Howard lists six inventions that are changing the sector

25 November 2015

  • Wind turbines on sandy landscape, Ayrshire, Scotland

    Experts discuss how to build a carbon-free energy industry

    At recent Guardian roundtable discussion, experts talked about how the energy sector can bring down dependence on fossil fuels and reduce carbon emissions

17 November 2015

  • Dadaab refugee camp, Kenya

    Clean energy in refugee camps could save millions of dollars

    Research into energy at refugee camps around the world shows that addressing this neglected area could benefit people, the environment and NGOs’ budgets

16 November 2015

  • Vietnam rice farm

    When will the world wake up to the potential of poo power?

    John Vidal
    A simple machine can convert human waste to electricity and fertilisers. It is time to rethink how we treat this valuable resource

11 November 2015

  • South African kids play football

    Africa could lead world on green energy, says IEA head

    World Energy Outlook 2015 predicts Africa could be the first to power economic growth with renewable energy while India becomes one of the world’s biggest energy consumers

20 October 2015

  • Wind-powered street lamps

    Ugandan mayor: My district will be 100% renewable by 2020

    The mayor of Kasese’s ambitious plan for his district’s renewables programme aims to improve living standards and public health

13 October 2015

  • New Delhi, India

    Nine ideas to spark innovation in the energy sector

    Innovation is essential to improving access to renewable energy, but how can it be accelerated? An expert panel made these suggestions in a live online Q&A

5 October 2015

  • Akon speaking to the media in Benin

    Akon: ‘I don't think charities in Africa work’

    US-Senegalese rapper Akon has launched an ambitious energy access project in Africa. But will it be as successful as his music?

1 October 2015

  • Two incandescent bulbs and a compact fluorescent lamp

    Live Q&A: What will be the next big discovery in the energy sector?

    Join an expert panel on Thursday 8 October, 1-3pm BST, to discuss how to encourage innovation to improve energy access and sustainability

28 September 2015

  • Octavio Frias de Oliveira Bridge, Sao Paulo, Brazil

    Smart solutions put energy efficiency in the spotlight in Latin America

    Arnaldo Vieira de Carvalho in Washington DC
    Energy efficiency is the overlooked ‘invisible’ solution to reducing carbon emissions. Latin America is starting to catch on to the potential

15 September 2015

  • Costa Rica, Arenal Volcano National Park

    Race to renewable: five developing countries ditching fossil fuels

    Costa Rica, Afghanistan, China, India and Albania are embracing renewable energy sources – five experts give their opinion on what the future holds

8 September 2015

  • Solar stoves in a refugee camp in northeastern Chad

    Eight ways to reach 100% renewable in developing countries

    How can developing countries reach 100% renewable energy generation? Our expert panel had these suggestions

27 August 2015

  • Barack Obama, M-Kopa

    Live Q&A: How can we reach 100% renewable?

    How can developing countries leapfrog from energy poverty to 100% clean energy? Join an expert panel to discuss on Thursday 3 September 1-3pm
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