Renewable energy
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How developing the renewable energy sector increased employment in Brazil
The development of the wind energy sector in Brazil improved employment in recipient municipalities—with workers under the age of 40 and those without high school degrees benefitting the most.
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Can quality signalling boost demand for solar technologies?
Despite the potential of solar power in sub-Saharan Africa, many rural households opt for low-quality solar products due to lack of affordability and information. A field experiment in Senegal shows that third-party certificates and warranties increa...
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Renewable energy in low- and middle-income countries
How can policymakers promote renewable energy in low- and middle-income countries?