The COVID-19 crisis caused an unforeseeable economic shock that forced national governments to look at new, innovative incentives and comprehensives to stimulate growth and recovery. At the same time, the crisis brings with it unique opportunities to advance gender equality in the energy system transformation and to create an inclusive economic response.

Citizen engagement is the core element of the energy transition. The REN21 2020 Global Status Report (GSR) reveals there is a growing public demand to shift away from fossil fuels.

Energising Development (EnDev) has recently published a paper on “Linking Off-Grid Solar Energy Companies to a Credit Reference System”. The Pay As You Go (PAYG) business model played a significant role in the uptake of off grid solar solutions (OGS).

The East African Community (EAC) and Southern African Development Community (SADC) regions are taking important steps towards the adoption of Energy Efficient Lighting and Appliances (EELA).

The VEF virtual series is an online discussion platform established under the umbrella of the Vienna Energy Forum to build momentum in the lead-up to the main event, which will be taking place on the 6th and 7th of July 2021 at the Hofburg Imperial Palace in Vienna, Austria.

Gegenüber Oktober 2019 ist der Österreichische Strompreisindex um 19,5 % gesunken

2019 hat die öffentliche Hand 149,1 Millionen Euro für Forschungs-, Entwicklungs- und Demonstrationsprojekte im Bereich Energie ausgegeben.

Gegenüber dem Vorjahr ist der Österreichische Strompreisindex um 18,2 % niedriger

In support of the critically important discussions at this year’s High-Level Political Forum (HLPF), the third compilation of SDG 7 Policy Briefs was published to accelerate the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goal 7 (ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all).

The REN21 Renewables 2020 Global Status Report, which was published on the 16th of June 2020, provides an overview of the latest developments on the renewable energy transition through the end of 2019.