Global South
Supporting and empowering climate-resilient, thriving Global South communities
143M
people risk climate displacement by 2050
580M
without access to electricity
412M
in population growth by 2030
We Must
Achieve first clean energy projects
Prioritize clean energy portfolios
Scale lessons learned & energy leadership
RMI Will
Ensure communities have access to affordable, reliable, and clean power—while enhancing resilience and addressing energy poverty.
Bring together governments and utilities to plan and deploy clean energy solutions to augment existing grids and increase access.
Facilitate communities of practice to incubate and connect energy leaders driving local energy transitions.
RMI is accelerating distributed energy resources as a conduit for clean, affordable, and equitable power.
What We Do
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Africa Energy Program
Stimulating thriving economies and communities by expanding reliable energy access and accelerating clean energy adoption.
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Islands Energy Program
Partnering with island nations to transition to resilient, affordable, distributed clean energy sources that benefit all.
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Southeast Asia
Fostering clean energy pathways and fossil fuel transitions that will bring energy independence for millions.
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Energy Transition Academy
Empowering energy professionals to be leaders in clean energy locally and climate action globally.
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Climate Finance Access Network
Unlocking climate finance by building lasting capacity in developing countries.
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Insights
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News
RMI and CARILEC Welcome 23 New Fellows from 12 Countries Across the Caribbean to Advance Renewable Energy and Climate Resilience
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News
RMI Acquires the Clean Power Hub to Accelerate Clean Energy Workforce Development Across the Global South
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Article
Voices from the Front Lines: Unlocking Climate Finance in the Pacific
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Report
Unlocking Renewable Embedded Generation in Nigeria
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Article
Increasing Affordable Electricity Supply in Nigeria Through Embedded Generation
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News
Renewable Embedded Generation Can Shelter Nigeria from Electricity Shortage
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Article
Women Powering the Energy Transition
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News
Women in Renewable Energy Network Announces Management Transition to RMI
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Development of up to 3 GW of Offshore Wind Power Being Explored in the Philippines
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Article
Three Benefits of a People-Centric Energy Transition in the Global South
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Article
Max Lainfiesta: Building a Career and Cutting-Edge Energy Project Models to Extend Renewable Energy Access Globally
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Article
The Time for Radical Implementation Is Now
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Article
How the Storm-Ravaged Bahamas Can Be a Model for Resilient Energy
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Article
Catalyzing the Caribbean’s Clean Energy Transition through Strong Partnerships
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News
Global Professional Development Opportunity Available for CARILEC Members Advancing Clean Energy
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News
New Model for Boosting Energy Resilience in Puerto Rico
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Article
New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) Process: Are We Asking the Right Questions?
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Article
Changemakers of Today, Leaders of Tomorrow
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Article
Powering Electric Two- and Three-Wheelers with Rural Minigrids in Nigeria and India
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News
Report: In rural Nigerian communities, small electric vehicles powered by microgrids cost the same as fossil fuels and expand access to electricity
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News
Bermuda Electrifies a Third of its Public Bus Fleet
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Article
Raul Alfaro-Pelico: Bringing a Global Perspective to RMI’s Energy Transition Academy
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News
RMI Hires Global Leaders to Accelerate the Transition to Sustainable Energy in the Global South
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News
REA Launches New Program to Boost GDP, Accelerate Renewable Energy and Unlock Agricultural Productivity in Nigeria
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Story
Climate Hope: Fueling Local Adaptation Measures around the World
