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SETI invites submissions of research manuscripts and extended abstracts (deadline: May 03, 2026) for its Eleventh Annual Workshop, featuring a June 29, 2026 in-person session in Lisboa and a virtual workshop in late July, with a focus on emerging priorities in sustainable energy transitions.

Join Duke University to conduct impactful research on energy access, electricity reliability, and just energy transitions in low- and middle-income countries

India’s coal sector emits around 2.8 million tonnes of methane annually, yet methane mitigation is missing from new mine closure guidelines. Check out this commentary This commentary explores why integrating methane abatement into standard mine closure practices is crucial.

Electricity service quality is a major challenge in developing countries, undermining both utility performance and consumer welfare. New evidence from the study of a large-scale infrastructure intervention in Karachi, Pakistan, shows that replacing easily tapped wires with anti-theft cables can significantly reduce illegal connections and improve the reliability of power supply.

Come work at Duke University on energy transition projects in Emerging markets, including India, South Africa, and Indonesia.

Check out this article from The Conversation on solar power in Malawi and its impact on households.

The Energy Access Project at Duke University (EAP) provides funding to students that will spend their summer conducting internships with companies, government agencies and non-profits, or supporting Duke faculty-led research projects.

Apply now to the 2026 Energy in Emerging Markets Career Trek in Washington DC!

We’re excited to share that the Global Energy Access Network (GLEAN) Case Studies on Global Energy Access are back; Submit your ideas now!