Powering development

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Energy access is a catalyst for sustainable development, playing a pivotal role in meeting the demands of expanding populations and driving sustainable economic growth. That’s why we place clean energy access at the heart of our development and humanitarian initiatives.

A core part of our mission is to facilitate affordable, reliable, and modern energy access in critical sectors like agriculture, food systems, water, transport, small industries, and infrastructure. We place particular emphasis on ensuring that women, youth, and other marginalized individuals and communities have access to the resources and opportunities needed to participate fully in the economy. By doing so, we aim to foster thriving, inclusive, and equitable societies.

We know that the climate crisis is threatening global food and water security, economic opportunities, and stable governance. Through climate-smart energy interventions focused on both mitigation and adaptation, we accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy and bolster community resilience in vulnerable regions.


Global Priorities 

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Resilient agriculture

Our vision is a world where food systems are productive, efficient, climate-smart and sustainable through clean energy. Leveraging renewable energy technologies like solar irrigation and refrigeration is pivotal. These innovations enhance yields, reduce losses, and ultimately, help to strengthen food security. 

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Green livelihoods

Clean energy can be a catalyst for economic opportunities that are inclusive, resilient, and low-carbon. We support the growth of businesses providing clean energy products and energy services and promoting more sustainable technologies and practices across the market systems we engage in.

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Urban development

Access to clean energy is a powerful way to help address the challenges of rapid urban growth. Dependable and cost-effective access to clean energy serves as the bedrock for facilitating essential services and infrastructure within informal settlements. 

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