There is a recognized, increasing need for developing countries to sustain the growing demand for energy which has given rise to multiple policy development needs and energy resource scaling. This study also highlights the challenges of transitioning to renewable energy based electrical structures and implementation policy strategy for energy demanding developing countries exploring the options of their future. In examining the intersection of climate policy and national development policy,

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... paper investigates the influence and implications of national and local politics when developing complex national energy strategies, and which strongly influences the prospects of realizing goals of international climate change policy with renewable energy development for developing countries.