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Around 2.4 billion people use biomass fuels - wood, charcoal and animal dung - for their domestic energy needs. These are typically burned in inefficient stoves or on open fires, with serious consequences for health and the environment. SEI identifies and designs actions to help households transition to cleaner technologies and energy sources.
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Feature / This Q&A outlines why SEI is taking on research to address clean energy access and climate change-related concerns in humanitarian settings.
Past event / Join SEI and Tim Braunholtz-Speight to explore business models and possible innovations in the community energy space in an online Q&A session on 4 September.
Feature / SEI's "Humanitarian Energy and Climate Transitions" research agenda aims to address renewable energy and climate-related issues in humanitarian settings.
Past event / Join SEI and Fraser Stewart to explore Just Transitions in UK community energy during a live Q&A on 19 August.
Past event / Join SEI and Luke Gooding to explore inclusive governance in UK community energy during a live Q&A on 6 August.
Past event / Join SEI and guest speaker Breffní Lennon to explore more human(e) stakeholder engagement in community energy during a live Q&A on 24 July.
Media coverage / SEI researcher Ananya Choudhury discusses the implications of energy poverty and justice in her op-ed for The National Interest.
Perspective / Gridless Solutions initiative researchers share insights from a recent study of two firms in Kenya, plus recommendations for companies, governments and donors.
Past event / Join SEI at Pint of Science festival in York, for engaging talks on water, uplands and sustainability.









