Access to Energy in Developing Countries

Eike Karola Velten

Ecologic Institute

关键词: access to energy;    developing countries;    rural regions;    renewable energies;    development policy;    Developing countries;    Sub-Saharan Africa;    India;   

学科分类：生态和保护

德国|英语

来源: Ecologic Institute Report

【 摘 要 】

Despite the continuous international efforts to reduce energy poverty, about 2.7 billion people do not have access to modern energy services in the developing countries. This study analyses the current situation, outlines the main challenges but also provides best practice examples how the challenges can be met. Eike Dreblow from Ecologic Institute was one of the authors. The final results of this project are available for download.Despite the continuous international efforts to reduce energy poverty, about 2.7 billion people do not have access to modern energy services in the developing countries. The study Access to Energy in Developing Countries [pdf, 1.2 MB, English] analyses the current situation, outlines the main challenges but also provides best practice examples how the challenges can be met.The final results of this study [pdf, 1.2 MB, English] have been presented on 9 November 2011 at the European Parliament development committee to support a motion for a European Parliament resolution on EU development cooperation in support of the objective of universal energy access by 2030. This study provided the required scientific knowledge and information.