Description
The Clean Energy for Development aims to increase access to renewable energy in developing countries. The initiative has provided lasting results for millions of people since it was started in 2007.
Both the Sustainable Development Goals and climate agreement in Paris states that the global community must continue to supporting sustainable energy development.
Renewable energy enables economic growth and protects the environment. Sustainable, affordable and reliable energy supplies are also prerequisites for abolishing extreme poverty.
Main Objectives
To reduce poverty, stimulate economic growth and reduce pollution
Main Activities
Training of staff
Education and research
Technical assistance
Development of power plants
Development of power lines
Cleaner cook stoves
Solar systems for home use
Institution building
Outcomes and Impact
Nearly 10,5 million people gained access to electricity
Nearly 7,5 million people gained access to better cooking appliances and biogas
Norwegian aid has contributed to the development of 6000 MW production capacity: Estimated to cover the annual consumption of 30 million people
Carbon emissions reduced by 24 million tonnes following Norfund’s investments
The initiative has led to the construction of 9000 kilometers of power line and distribution networks.
Eleven countries has improved their management of the energy sector.
250 master and doctoral students in clean energy technology
3100 courses and seminars on clean energy
Negotiations involved
Type of Technical Assistance
Patnering Entities
Development Partner
Financing Agency
Implementing Agency
Countries Active
Energy Sectors and Subsectors
Electricity
Renewable Energy
Clean Cooking Energy
Agenda 2063 Focus
Aspiration 1: Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Development
Verification Documents
CLEAN ENERGY FOR DEVELOPMENT
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