The energy sector is the largest contributor to man-made emissions, responsible for around 75% of the total. To meet their international climate change commitments, countries need to decarbonize their energy production while working to electrify the economy.
This paper analyses the role of trade policies in improving the availability of components for renewable energy in developing countries and thus deployment as well as building local value in supply chains. It describes the global trade in solar photovoltaic (PV) and wind energy system components, highlighting the opportunities this provides to developing countries.
The paper also analyses trade trends and tariff/non-tariff market access requirements in seven developing countries: Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Kenya, Mauritius, the Philippines, Senegal and Viet Nam.