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The Clean Energy Solutions Center
Accelerating The Transition To Clean Energy Technologies
The Clean Energy Solutions Center was designed and is supported by a unique partnership between the Clean Energy Ministerial and UN-Energy, the United Nations inter-agency energy mechanism.
We work in close partnership with the governments of Australia, France, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, South Africa, Sweden, United Arab Emirates, and the United States, as well as the International Energy Agency, IRENA, ClimateWorks, Leonardo Energy, and other international organizations striving to provide support and timely information to policy makers worldwide.
The Clean Energy Solutions Center helps governments turn clean energy visions into reality. We share policy best practices, data, and analysis tools across countries, and serve as a first-stop clearinghouse of clean energy resources. We also offer training, "live" expert assistance, and peer-to-peer learning to help countries tailor solutions to their needs and foster international collaboration on policy innovations.
What We Offer
Since our launch in April 2011, the Clean Energy Solutions Center has attracted more than 10,000 users from 150 countries. We currently provide more that 1500 resources, including recently published case studies focused on high renewable energy penetration.
Best Practices
We offer a carefully curated collection of studies and technical resources on energy policy and deployment program best practices and lessons. We eliminate the clutter and provide only the most policy-relevant resources that help transform vast amounts of information into practical, actionable wisdom.
Expert Assistance
Do you have questions about renewable energy financial incentives or clean energy policy topics? Tap into our global network of clean energy experts for personalized attention and answers at no cost. Our multi-lingual staff is available to translate requests and provide responses in English, French, Mandarin, Russian, Portuguese, Spanish, Thai, and others.
Who is eligible? This policy support is available to representatives from government agencies or technical institutes assisting governments from any country.
How does it work? Register on http://cleanenergysolutions.org/expert and pose your question. We will initiate conversation within two days. Then, our technical resource teams will provide policy assistance and in-depth answers through phone and email consultations. We share questions and answers via the Clean Energy Solutions Center, or we can provide confidential assistance upon request.
What is the scope? Policy areas covered include regulations, standards, financial incentives, and deployment programs for a broad range of clean energy sectors and technologies. The table below lists some of the experts available to provide advice and support. Looking for help on another topic? Let us know. We're expanding our expert network and can help find resources to assist you.
Examples of assistance: The Clean Energy Solutions Center’s team of policy experts is providing assistance to South Africa on the development of an energy efficiency incentive program for the commercial sector, and is supporting Indonesia with the development of an energy audit certification program. These two examples illustrate how our policy assistance could be useful to your country or region.
World-Class Analysis Tools
We provide information on high-value tools to conduct:
- Opportunity assessment and screening
- Market analysis
- System and application design
- Policy and program impact assessment
Resources Tailored to Fit
We know the best fit comes from tailoring. With country-specific dialogues and training sessions, we gather and adapt technical resources to meet policy priorities of individual countries.
Economic and Environmental Impacts
How many new jobs would be generated by a renewable energy mandate? We assemble information on the economic, environmental, energy, and social impacts of clean energy technologies and programs around the world.
Potentials and Scenarios
Explore the potential for clean energy in countries around the world with an interactive map of data and studies. Discover geographic information system (GIS) tools for overlaying resource data with land-use, load, infrastructure, and more.
Progress Reports
Want to know what policies are in use around the world and understand the status of clean energy use? We can help. Drawing from reports by the International Energy Agency and others, we provide progress charts on renewable energy, energy efficiency, transportation, clean fossil policies and technologies, and more
Peer Learning and Training
The Clean Energy Solutions Center enhances learning and capacity building across countries. Policy makers share expertise and learn from one another via webinars, videos, blogs, other training resources, and other site features. Training resources focus on priority policy topics that countries can adapt for their own use.
Upcoming Training:
Sustainable Energy Finance Summer Academy
The Frankfurt School-UNEP Collaborating Centre for Climate and Sustainable Energy Finance is offering two Sustainable Energy Finance Summer Academies in 2012: The first one will take place in Frankfurt, Germany from 15 to 20 July, and the second one with a special regional focus on Africa will take place in Nairobi, Kenya from 21 to 26 October. The trainings target group project developers, policy advisors, financiers and consultants. Participants will gain a comprehensive framework for financing renewable energy and energy efficiency projects in both emerging and developing markets, including practical, integrated knowledge, and tools. The academies also offer participants many opportunities for networking and problem solving with other relevant stakeholders.
