solar power

Harnessing the sun for agriculture: pathways to the successful expansion of agrivoltaic systems in East Africa

Journal article / With support, agrivoltaic technology could benefit East African agricultural systems and address the region's interrelated climate, energy and food challenges.

With the right support, renewable energy finance in Africa can overcome challenges

Feature / Renewable energy finance in Africa faces an uphill battle. With patience and more knowledge sharing, recent encouraging results can continue.

Updating the evidence base for Norad’s clean energy portfolio: advancing clean energy access for sustainable development

Project / This project provided Norad with a synthesis of existing evidence on the effectiveness of development cooperation in the energy sector.

Initiative for the Inclusive Development of Renewable Energy in La Guajira – IDEAR Guajira

Program / This programme aims to build a collaborative platform to accelerate renewable energy deployment in La Guajira.

Where is development finance going in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Feature / Explore key takeaways from a new study examining development finance flows in the Western Balkans.

Analyzing development finance flows in the Western Balkans’ energy sector: a 2008–2020 perspective

Journal article / The study presents a scoping literature review and detailed analysis of the five countries’ energy sector-related development finance flows from 2008 to 2020.

Knowledge-sharing and reflection with Sida and Norad: increasing private investment in Africa’s energy sector

Feature / A recent SEI workshop explored ways to boost private investment in Africa's energy sector through collaborative dialogue.

The role of risk mitigation in renewable energy investments in Southern Africa

Past event / SEI hosted a webinar on the role of risk mitigation instruments when attracting private finance to renewable energy projects in Southern Africa.

Risk mitigation and transfer for renewable energy investments: case studies in the Southern Africa Development Community

SEI report / This report explores the role of risk mitigation and transfer (RMT) instruments for enabling renewable energy investments in SADC countries.