Navigating Challenges in Renewable Energy Initiatives

This chapter explores the complex challenges of implementing large-scale renewable energy projects during humanitarian crises, using a personal account of a failed hydropower initiative in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The speaker emphasizes the necessity of understanding key stakeholders and the critical importance of scalability in climate resilience programs. The discussion highlights innovative solutions in solar energy, the impact of lithium price fluctuations, and the intersection of dietary health and renewable energy in improving economic and health outcomes in underserved communities.