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Sub-Saharan Africa
Scholarly Publications
Rural energy access through solar home systems: Use patterns and opportunities for improvement
April 2017
Abstract Solar photovoltaic (PV) products are touted as a leading solution to long-term electrification and development problems in rural parts of Sub-Saharan Africa.
Electricity Market Design and Renewables Integration in Developing Countries
February 2017
This paper identifies the key features of successful electricity market designs that are particularly relevant to the experience of low-income countries.
Other Publications
Gas-to-Power Value Chain
September 2018
Many countries with electricity shortages - such as Nigeria, Ghana, Mozambique, and Tanzania - have large gas reserves but face challenges developing gas for power.The gas-to-power value chain can...
Reports of the Demise of Carbon Pricing are Greatly Exaggerated
August 2018
AbstractPoliticians in a number of jurisdictions with cap-and-trade markets for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions or carbon taxes have argued that the evidence is in and the conclusion is clear:...
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Old Events
16th Annual Coaltrans Asia
May 31, 2010
Richard Morse led a presentation on China's long term coal import/export balance at the 16th Annual Coaltrans Asia 3-day conference in Indonesia. A few topics he addressed were: Is the world's...
PESD Annual Meeting
October 29, 2008
» Annual Meeting 2008 Materials (password protected) PESD's 2008 Annual Review Meeting, Reconciling Coal and Energy Security, will be held October 29-30, 2008 at Stanford University.
PESD Annual Review Meeting
November 13, 2007
The PESD's 2007 Annual Review Meeting, which will be held November 13-14, 2007 at Stanford University, provides the opportunity to take a look at major issues in the world's energy system, as well...