Energy Resource Hub
Your one-stop destination for energy information, research, and education across Africa, the Caribbean, and beyond.
International Energy Agency (IEA)
Global authority on energy statistics, policy analysis, and energy security. Key source for energy outlooks and country-level data.
World Bank Energy
World Bank's energy sector hub covering access, investment, and development finance for energy projects in emerging markets.
UN Energy
United Nations inter-agency mechanism for energy, coordinating SDG 7 implementation across the UN system.
African Development Bank — Energy
AfDB's energy portfolio focused on expanding electricity access and renewable energy across the African continent.
Caribbean Development Bank — Energy
CDB's energy initiatives supporting sustainable, resilient energy systems across Caribbean member countries.
IRENA — International Renewable Energy Agency
The leading intergovernmental agency for the energy transition. Comprehensive data, tools, and policy guidance on renewable energy worldwide.
REN21 — Global Status Report
Annual flagship report tracking global renewable energy markets, policy, and investment. Essential for understanding the energy transition.
NREL — National Renewable Energy Laboratory
U.S. research lab advancing clean energy technology. Offers open-access tools, datasets, and technical reports for renewable energy deployment.
Clean Energy Solutions Center
Free policy support, data, and expert assistance for clean energy policy development in emerging and developing countries.
BloombergNEF — Energy Transition Research
Leading provider of primary research on clean energy, advanced transport, digital industry, and commodities markets.
Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI)
Nonprofit driving the global transition from fossil fuels to efficiency and renewables. Strong focus on Africa and island nations.
SEIA — Solar Energy Industries Association
U.S. solar industry association offering market data, policy advocacy resources, and educational content on solar deployment.
SolarPower Europe
Europe's leading solar industry association. Publishes annual Global Market Outlook for solar including African and Caribbean market data.
GOGLA — Off-Grid Solar Association
Global association for off-grid solar industry — critical for understanding energy access solutions in rural Africa and the Caribbean.
Solar Quarter — Africa
News and intelligence platform tracking solar project developments, tenders, and investments specifically across the African continent.
PVGIS — Photovoltaic Geographical Information System
Free EU tool providing solar irradiance data and PV system performance estimates for any location in the world — invaluable for project planning.
GWEC — Global Wind Energy Council
International trade association for the wind industry. Publishes the Global Wind Report — the definitive annual snapshot of wind energy worldwide.
WindEurope
Europe's wind energy trade association with extensive research on offshore and onshore wind, including emerging market expansion.
AWEA — American Clean Power Association
Formerly AWEA; represents U.S. wind, solar, and storage industries. Useful for benchmarking and investment trend data.
IEA Wind TCP
IEA Technology Collaboration Programme on Wind Energy. Publishes country reports and technology analyses for wind deployment globally.
Africa Clean Energy (ACE) — Wind Resources
USAID-funded resource on clean energy development in sub-Saharan Africa, including wind resource mapping and project case studies.
SEforALL — Sustainable Energy for All
International organization working with leaders in government, private sector, and civil society to drive faster action on SDG 7 energy access.
SEFA — Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa
African Development Bank-hosted fund that finances early-stage renewable energy projects in Africa and supports energy sector development.
Energy 4 Impact
Advisory organization helping businesses and investors scale clean energy solutions in Africa. Strong focus on rural electrification.
Open Energy Data Initiative (OEDI)
U.S. DOE's open platform for energy datasets — solar, wind, grid, buildings — freely accessible for research and education.
MIT Energy Initiative (MITEI)
World-class research and education hub at MIT focused on the science, technology, and policy of the global energy transition.
energypedia
Open-access wiki platform with a vast library of articles, case studies, and tools specifically covering energy access in developing countries.
IRENA Academy
IRENA's learning platform offering free courses, webinars, and certification programs on renewable energy technology and policy.
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