There is no economic case for new coal plants in India
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India is the world’s third-largest emitter of CO2 and coal-fired power plants contribute approximately half of India’s CO2 emissions. Indian government policies assume a significant expansion of coal-fired power in India over the next two decades. This paper compares the costs of coal and renewable power, including quantifiable domestic external costs, in 2018 as well as projections for 2025. Our estimate for the environmental cost of coal is 2.4 US ¢/KWh (1.64 Rs.KWh) in the financial year 2018–19.
There is no economic case for more coal power plants in India
EfD researchers E. Somanathan and Shoibal Chakravarty argue in a study that backing the coal plants expansion policy is flawed . They outline the private and external costs of electricity from coal
Role of banking sector performance in renewable energy consumption
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This study highlights the importance of a well-functioning bank sector to achieve the investment in renewable energy needed to meet future energy demand and simultaneously decrease CO2 emissions.
Energy efficiency in the Kenyan manufacturing sector
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As one of the highest energy-consuming sectors, Kenya’s manufacturing sector share of electricity consumption in 2019 was 50.16%. That of fuel consumption was 12%, the second-highest after the transport sector. It is therefore important to analyze the sector’s energy efficiency and its determinants.
Unlocking climate finance potential and policy barriers—A case of renewable energy and energy efficiency in Sub-Saharan Africa
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Sub-Saharan African is in a unique position to reap the socio-economic and environmental benefits of renewable resources, and the energy efficiency practices as the demand for energy in the continent grows. Assessment of the financing potential and the related obstacles for the financing deployment of renewable energy and energy efficiency sectors mapping will be a step forward to help in mobilizing the financial flows into sectors.
Perceptions of problems and preferences for solutions: The case of poor air quality in central-southern Chile
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Air pollution in urban areas is one of the most severe environmental problems facing developing and transition economies. In Chile, many cities exceed the World Health Organization's norms for ambient concentration of particulate matter. In this paper, we analyze the factors explaining individuals' perceptions on fuelwood as the main cause of air pollution in urban areas and their willingness to ban this fuel to counteract its negative effects.
Low-cost, low-emission 100% renewable electricity in Southeast Asia supported by pumped hydro storage
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Rapid increases in electricity consumption in Southeast Asia caused by rising living standards and population raise concerns about energy security, affordability and environmental sustainability. In this study, the role of short-term off-river energy storage (STORES) in supporting 100% renewable electricity in Southeast Asia is investigated.
Carbon pricing in Vietnam: Options for adoption
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This paper investigates options for carbon price adoption in Vietnam, with a focus on model designs capable of meeting the country's updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC). We employ an ex-ante policy evaluation across environmental, economic, social, and political dimensions, drawing on interviews with key stakeholders. A multi-criteria analysis is also pursued to provide an overall comparison across policy options.