Delivering renewable energy solutions in humanitarian settings that meet the needs of refugees is highly challenging. Inclusive design — engaging refugee communities, humanitarian agencies and the private sector — is a promising approach that offers substantial improvements in delivering energy access for refugees.
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Rosenberg-Jansen, S., Tunge, T. & Kayumba, T. Inclusive energy solutions in refugee camps. Nat Energy 4, 990–992 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41560-019-0516-x
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