Source · Select Committees · International Development Committee
Recommendation 9
9
Technology-driven energy projects risk limited local ownership, compromising legitimacy and sustainability.
Conclusion
Energy projects are often technology-driven, which heightens the risks associated with limited local ownership and maintenance capacity. Emphasis should not be placed on rapid deployment or narrow output targets, but rather on meaningful community involvement. When engagement is top-down or superficial, legitimacy, sustainability, and long- term impact are compromised. (Conclusion, Paragraph 44)
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 22 January 2026. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗