Moving towards low-carbon, climate-resilient transport and infrastructure is the best route to reducing poverty worldwide … [Read more...] about Smart infrastructure is the key to sustainable development
Three Strategies to Transform the Caribbean’s Energy Sector
*This article was first published on Energy Now. The Caribbean energy sector is ripe for change – its long-standing dependence on fossil fuels has ensured that citizens pay some of the highest energy rates in the world. … [Read more...] about Three Strategies to Transform the Caribbean’s Energy Sector
Lighting Up Communities with the Latest Technology in Energy Efficiency
The atmosphere was filled with joy and enthusiasm as residents of Lima attended the inauguration of the newly lit Tahuantinsuyo Park sports field, located in the district of Comas in Lima, Peru. The event was part of the “Light Up Your Life” program, which is promoted by the IDB and Philips Lighting. … [Read more...] about Lighting Up Communities with the Latest Technology in Energy Efficiency
Damless Hydropower: a renewable energy solution for Latin America?
Harnessing river flows through the use of water wheels dates back thousands of years and is considered by many to be the first application of renewable energy technology. … [Read more...] about Damless Hydropower: a renewable energy solution for Latin America?
Smart grids: the future of the network is in our hands
Who has not heard of smart grids? The term is increasingly common in discussions about the present and future of the electrical grid. But, what is a smart grid? … [Read more...] about Smart grids: the future of the network is in our hands