This report presents a study of the current situation of solar thermal energy in the world and the development of this technology in the Latin American region, particularly in the selected countries.

This report evaluates the institutional and regulatory framework for the promotion of renewable energy sources in Peru (e.g., hydropower, wind power, solar thermal and solar PV). The study also evaluates the cases of Brazil and Colombia.

Africa's renewable energy power potential is substantially larger than the current and projected power consumption of the continent. Local geothermal, solar thermal and bioenergy resources have an important role to play in covering future heat demand. Domestic biofuels and renewable energy-based electrification of urban public transport can contribute significantly to transport needs.

GIZ (former GTZ) Proklima has compiled this publication to provide information on natural foam blowing agents as ozone- and climate-friendly alternatives to HCFCs. The first section of the book covers policy-related aspects of technology transition towards natural foam blowing agents and examines the impact legislative changes have on development and adoption of alternative technologies. The second part deals with the use of natural blowing agents in rigid and XPS foam, the conditions for conversion and special technologies. Part 3 comprises case studies from developing countries.

This presentation introduces the value of the integrated grid.