Net-Zero Pathways for Cities: The Case Study of Wuzhong District, Suzhou, China
This report discusses the strategic areas enabling expansion of the decarbonisation options presented in the modelling results.
- March 2022
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- Energy Transition, Heating & Cooling
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- English
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- China
Urban Energy Transition for the Greater Metropolitan Area of the Central Valley of Costa Rica
This report explores technological options in the Greater Metropolitan Area of the Central Valley of Costa Rica to contribute towards achieving the national decarbonisation goal and also improving the sustainability of their jurisdiction.
- March 2022
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- Energy Transition, Transport
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- English
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- Costa Rica
De-Risking Investments in North Macedonia
This report, developed by IRENA and UNDP under the Climate Promise cooperation framework, aims to support North Macedonia accelerate the implementation of its enhanced NDC.
- October 2021
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- Energy Transition, Heating & Cooling
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- English
Renewable Energy Benefits: Leveraging Local Capacity for Solar Water Heaters
This report aims to expand policy makers’ understanding of the steps needed to develop a local market for solar water heaters, and the existing capabilities that can be leveraged to do so. The report also highlights opportunities to create local value by setting up a domestic industry around solar water heaters.
- July 2021
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- Benefits, Heating & Cooling
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- English
Renewable Energy Policies for Cities
The report outlines ways in which cities can catalyse the shift to a low-carbon future, in turn supporting regional and national governments with the achievement of sustainable energy targets.
- May 2021
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- Energy Transition, Policy
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- English
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- China, Costa Rica
Renewable Energy Policies for Cities: Buildings
Renewable Energy Policies for Cities: Buildings is one of a series of three briefs intended to help policy makers accelerate efforts to create sustainable cities powered by renewable energy.
- May 2021
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- Policy, Energy Transition
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- English
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Renewable Energy Policies for Cities: Power Sector
Renewable Energy Policies for Cities: Power Sector is one of several briefs intended to help policy makers accelerate efforts to create sustainable cities powered by renewable energy. The series includes briefs focused on the transport and buildings sectors, and this one, on power.
- May 2021
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- Energy Transition, Transport
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- English, Spanish
Integrating low-temperature renewables in district energy systems: Guidelines for policy makers
This guidebook provides information for policy makers and examples of available tools and solutions to facilitate the use of low-temperature renewable heat sources in new and existing district energy systems.
- March 2021
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- Heating & Cooling, Policy
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- English, Chinese, Spanish, Russian
Renewable Energy Policies in a Time of Transition: Heating and Cooling
The transition to renewable-based, energy-efficient heating and cooling could follow several possible pathways. This report outlines the infrastructure and policies needed.
- November 2020
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- Policy, Heating & Cooling
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- English
Rise of renewables in cities
Cities have emerged as a key focus of global climate mitigation and adaptation strategies. This report highlights resource potential, targets, technology options and planning priorities.
- October 2020
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- Energy Transition, Heating & Cooling
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- English, Chinese, Spanish