Join us on this webpage on Thursday 28 July, 1-2pm (BST), for an online debate as we explore clean energy investment in the developing world
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Head down to the comments section to follow the discussion as it unfolded and look out for our writeup coming soon.
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If you’re interested in today’s live chat on renewables in the developing world, check out our recent article on financing off-grid clean energy projects: Investors’ neglect of small-scale renewables threatens universal energy access
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Investment in renewable energy was higher in the world’s poorest countries than the richest ones for the first time in 2015. As well as helping combat climate change, clean energy offers developing countries long-term affordable energy solutions.
But, despite successes, one in five people still lacks access to electricity. As energy demand grows, it’s vital that renewables rather than fossil fuels are the focus for future investment.
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Jeremy Leggett, founder of Solarcentury and SolarAid, and chairman of Carbon Tracker
Edward Hanrahan, CEO of ClimateCare