Research and collaborations
Our research is organised around three key themes:
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Socially just energy systems
Championing socially-just energy systems and solutions through the delivery of policy and technical research, delivering on-the-ground solutions and building capacity for sustainable impact.
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Systems analysis and energy modelling
Developing massive open online datasets and free open-source analysis software to promote strategic energy planning in the Global South.
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Community energy resilience
Using renewable energy to build on the resilience strategies of communities in developing countries.
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Working with us
We work with policymakers, NGOs, business leaders, regulators, innovators and those leading and influencing progress and agenda setting actions towards SDG achievements.