Tag Archives: Renewable energy

Senegal secures $2.7bn in climate finance from G-7 nations (Moneyweb)

The deal is modeled after one South Africa is pursuing with G-7 countries and several institutions to access $8.5 billion in climate finance. Senegal has secured 2.5 billion euros ($2.7 billion) of funding from Group of Seven countries to transition to cleaner energy, making it the first country that doesn’t rely on coal for electricity […]
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Battery Metals 2023: Powering the green economy (EN)

The clean energy transition has unleashed unprecedented demand for key minerals and metals. Lithium, nickel, cobalt, manganese and graphite are crucial to battery performance, longevity and energy density. Rare-earth elements are essential for permanent magnets used in wind turbines and electric vehicle (EV) motors, while copper underpins electricity-related technologies. These so-called critical minerals and metals are considered the building blocks for the green and digital economy, […]
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Renewable power bid window 7 to open in June (BL)

The bid window will target solar and wind energy projects. It will make no difference to load-shedding in the short term, but the government’s National Energy Crisis Committee (Necom) hopes to approach the market next month to procure more than 9,000MW of generation and energy storage capacity. A detailed assessment of the viability of delaying […]
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SMME’s appealing for access to renewable energy (Sabc News)

Small business owners in the Free State are appealing for renewable energy assistance. They say it is a viable solution to the constant power cuts, and ultimately a solution to save jobs. Entrepreneurs say the unemployment rate in South Africa calls for more strategies to create job opportunities. The unemployment rate has decreased from 0.8% […]
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Here’s how to maximise Africa’s energy transition potential, IRENA report (ESI Africa)

Africa is extraordinarily diverse, and no single approach will advance its energy future, however, an energy system centred on renewable energy can help resolve many of Africa’s social, economic, health and environmental challenges.  According to the IRENA report, a profound energy transition is not only feasible, but it is also essential for a climate-safe future […]
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The future of energy special report (FT.com)

The Financial Times just released their special report on the future of energy. The report addresses issues such as: Covid-19 and price wars shock US shale production; Life after a $600m gamble on renewables; Biofuels for aviation; Ammonia’s potential for shipping; New power sources as architectural landmarks; and Ending human gluttony for cheap power. Click […]
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Renewable energy comes at you fast

By: Liam Denning October 4, 2017 Source: https://www.bloomberg.com

Which countries generate the most power from renewables ( World Economic Forum)

By: Paul Muggeridge Source: http://wef.ch/1eLRZec June 22, 2015