Lost learnings: Breaking the silence of failure in the energy and development sector

Perros, Tash; Bisaga, Iwona; Broad, Oliver; Macon, L.; Fennell, Pamela; Tomei, Julia

doi:10.1016/j.erss.2022.102804

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“…An empirical quantitative analysis of the factors determining the success of mini-grid projects has also been provided in 2020 by Duran and Sahinyazan [26], who collected information in an open-access database. More recently, Perros et al [27] worked to push forward the notion of productive failure in energy and development research, both through a literature review oriented to the Global South and informal interviews. Building upon such an approach, we enclose the consideration of 'failure as salient as success' as defined by Turnheim & Sovacool [28] and Sovacool [29].…”

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Comprehensive energy solution planning (CESP) framework: an evidence-based approach for sustainable energy access projects in developing countries

Colombo,

Crevani,

Stevanato

et al. 2024

Environ. Res. Lett.

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Access to affordable, reliable, and modern energy remains a critical goal under the Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development, especially in remote areas of developing countries. Based on traditional engineering approaches, many energy solution planning tools have been developed for identifying the optimal solution in these areas to assess the competition across different technological options. Nevertheless, these approaches based on an economic optimum, do not necessarily grant long-term sustainability of the solution in specific local context, since they are not able to capture any of the social implication within the Energy-Development nexus. Moreover, also in the light of the 2030 Agenda, scientific and grey literature on energy access highlights how energy solutions planning methodologies developed in the last decades need to be complemented by a more comprehensive view, in order to integrate evidence from various disciplines, especially engineering and social sciences. Based on the above consideration, this paper introduces a novel framework under the name of Comprehensive Energy Solution Planning (CESP), where three engineering phases are complemented by other three social sciences-based phases, each one characterized by specific tools, to offer an informed decision framework for the local planner. CESP encompasses a set of techno-economic and socio-technical actions aiming at preventing potential failure as evidenced by a a counterfactual analysis used to identify the reasons behind past project failures. The CESP framework, presenting a sequential and iterative structure which underlines the cyclic perspective of an holistic decision process where : social sciences feed the engineering analysis, and vice versa The CESP, emerges as a practical and applicable framework for supporting energy planning in critical areas.

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confidence: 99%

Comprehensive energy solution planning (CESP) framework: an evidence-based approach for sustainable energy access projects in developing countries

Colombo,

Crevani,

Stevanato

et al. 2024

Environ. Res. Lett.

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Assessing sustainable development goal 7 implementation and its nexus with social, economic and ecological factors in EU countries

Kuc‐Czarnecka,

Markowicz,

Sompolska‐Rzechuła

et al. 2024

Sustainable Development

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This research paper delves into the captivating realm of sustainable development, specifically focusing on assessing the degree of implementation of sustainable development goal 7 (SDG7) and its intricate relationship with social, economic and ecological factors within European Union (EU) countries. By comprehensively unravelling the interplay between SDG7 and these multifaceted factors, this study provides invaluable insights into the ongoing sustainable energy revolution within the EU. To verify the research hypotheses, composite indicators (CI) were estimated for SDG7 and selected groups of indicators, employing a methodology grounded in sensitivity analysis. Our findings notably highlight the distinct significance of ecological factors in driving the development of clean energy systems. In contrast, the data did not support our hypothesis, which posited a significant relationship between economic factors and the implementation of SDG7. This evolving perspective underscores the growing recognition of the fundamental role that ecological factors play in shaping our sustainable energy future. Consequently, as we prioritise preserving and conserving our environment, the need to balance economic prosperity with environmental well‐being becomes increasingly evident.

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A meta-analysis of learning curves to improve energy policy: Lessons from the United States and Brazil

Kileber,

Parente

2024

Energy Research & Social Science

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Lost learnings: Breaking the silence of failure in the energy and development sector

Cited by 9 publications

References 43 publications

Comprehensive energy solution planning (CESP) framework: an evidence-based approach for sustainable energy access projects in developing countries

Comprehensive energy solution planning (CESP) framework: an evidence-based approach for sustainable energy access projects in developing countries

Assessing sustainable development goal 7 implementation and its nexus with social, economic and ecological factors in EU countries

A meta-analysis of learning curves to improve energy policy: Lessons from the United States and Brazil

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