Geothermal developers, particularly in the early stages of developing a field, face high costs for field development coupled with high risks associated with resource exploration and development / appraisal drilling. [more]…
In Peru’s remote areas, the country's first energy school for women and installation of solar panels are improving quality of life and equipping women to lead change in their communities. Sally Jabiel reports. [more]…
Insurance and other financial instruments can help industries manage the risk of geothermal power and improve private sector involvement. CDKN supported an initiative to improve the capacity of Kenya’s and Ethiopia’s industries to support the expansion of geothermal power. [more]…
To accompany the report What’s in it for Africa, CDKN is offering high-quality images for use by developing country journalists when writing on the contents of the report. This image shows a geothermal power plant using natural heat and energy in Naivasha, Kenya. [more]…
Kenya’s heavy reliance on hydroelectricity production has made the country vulnerable to climate change impacts, such as drought and erratic rainfall patterns. Energy sector reforms in Kenya are beginning to stimulate and fast-track the country’s geothermal industry in line with the country’s vision of climate compatible development. [more]…
El Grupo Intergubernamental de Expertos sobre el Cambio Climático (IPCC) ha publicado su última evaluación de la ciencia física del calentamiento global. Advierte que los países deben reducir las emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero de forma rápida y drástica para evitar las consecuencias más peligrosas del cambio climático. Todavía hay tiempo para limitar el calentamiento global promedio a 1.5 ° C, pero las naciones deben actuar ahora. Mairi Dupar de CDKN informa. [more]…
The Government of Kenya has submitted an ambitious NAMA proposal to the UNFCCC registry. This project supported the Government in implementing the NAMA. [more]…
With approximately 24 percent of its total electricity production coming from geothermal resources, El Salvador is the largest producer of geothermal electricity in Central America. [more]…
Solar energy is providing off-grid energy to households and enterprises across Ethiopia. A CDKN policy brief investigates how the Government of Ethiopia can achieve its goals to radically scale up solar power. [more]…
The Government of Kenya has ambitions to significantly expand its power supply from geothermal sources to underpin low-carbon, climate resilient development. [more]…
