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<p>For the most recent five-year period of complete data (2014-2018), DFID bilateral
spend on energy projects was £473m. Of this, £211m was on renewable energy and £12m
on non-renewable. The remaining £250m spend was on energy policy, research, efficiency
and distribution not directly associated with any fuel.</p><p>One of the UK’s development
priorities is to help developing countries establish a secure and sustainable energy
supply, in support of economic growth and poverty reduction, whilst simultaneously
pursuing our climate and environmental objectives. DFID increasingly supports renewable
energy projects to unlock affordable and clean energy and has not provided ODA bilateral
assistance for coal-fired power generation since 2012.</p><p>Since 2011, the UK has
provided 26 million people with improved access to clean energy and installed 1,600
MW in clean energy capacity.</p>
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