Community Energy Systems and Sustainable Energy Transitions in Ethiopia, Malawi and Mozambique (CESET)

A collaborative multi-institutional research partnership funded by the Global Challenges Research Fund, CESET explores the potential of community energy systems to accelerate inclusive, just, and clean energy transitions in Ethiopia, Malawi, and Mozambique.

 

Map showing extreme precarity of energy access in Ethiopia, Malawi, and Mozambique

News

New report on the panel presentations at the CESET policy event

11th November, 2024

CESET impact coordinator Shirely Mutemba has written a new report summarising the presentations given at the CESET workshop “Realising the Benefits of Community Energy for A Just Energy Transition” on 25th September 2025 at the Royal Society in London.

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Building Resilient Community Energy Systems Webinar

8th November, 2024

This webinar took place on 6th November 2024 convened by CESET team member Harshit Vallecha. This webinar explored the strategies to realize resilient community energy systems which can withstand unforeseen natural hazards, climate change induced risks and socio-political disruptions. Building resilient community energy systems is critical to ensure clean and reliable energy access to vulnerable communities residing in remote and risk prone regions, especially in developing countries of Global South.

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New report on facilitating inclusive and just energy transitions ready to watch

7th November, 2024

On 25 September 2024 the ESRC funded CESET project held a workshop at the Royal Society London to launch its policy recommendations on the role of community energy in mediating sustainable energy transitions. Watch the 'live' report of discussions. 

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