The power of hydrogen to accelerate the energy transition is unprecedented. Clean hydrogen—produced using renewable energy or processes with low gas emissions—has been hailed as a potential game…

Aluminum is critical for the energy transition, powering many low-carbon technologies such as wind turbines, batteries, electrolyzers for renewable hydrogen, carbon storage for low-carbon hydrogen…

Having more women in technical and leadership positions in energy is crucial to meet the projected 14 million new jobs that will be needed for clean energy growth by 2030.

70% of developing nations have established power sector regulations since 1990s. A strong regulatory regime improves performance, ensures fair prices and good service. However, implementation…

Clean cooking is a cost-effective measure to reduce carbon emissions and improve public health. Carbon finance is a growing source of finance for clean cooking, as it links payment to verified CO2…

Climate change is accelerating, hitting the most vulnerable and poorest people the hardest. The cruel irony is that people who have contributed the least to global greenhouse gas emissions will…

As part of the World Bank Group’s COVID-19 response, the Nigeria Electrification Project supported by the Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP) helped improve electricity supply in…

The transition away from coal offers the prospect of repurposing post-mining land—fueling both economic opportunities and clean energy.

Our research from Ghana shows that in-kind transfers through utilities allow governments without direct, established financial relationships with their citizens to quickly and broadly provide aid…

Gas flaring is the industry practice of burning any associated gas extracted as a by-product during oil production. While contributing to climate change, flaring also wastes gas that could help…