Case Studies of Market Transformation: Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy

Energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies face a number of barriers in the market-place, ranging from lack of public awareness, technical barriers, and lack of viable financing models. Drawing on DESA?s involvement in technical cooperation projects, this publication outlines some of the experiences and lessons learned in promoting more energy efficient refrigerators and renewable energy in China, market transformation through appliance standards and labelling, and commercializing renewable energy in India.