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Data Centres Will Use Twice as Much Energy by 2030 — Driven by AI
Data centres accounted for roughly 1.5% of global electricity consumption in 2024.
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- Energy, Technology
- Region
- Global
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New Report Highlights How the Energy and Agriculture Sectors Working Together Will Enhance Food Security Across Africa
The report Beyond Silos: Strengthening Nexus Collaboration to Power Food Systems with Off-Grid Solar addresses the intertwined nature of energy use, efficiency, sustainability, and productivity of food systems in Africa.
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- Agriculture, Energy, Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Kamoa Copper and Crossboundary Energy Sign Agreement for a Groundbreaking Baseload Renewable Energy System in the DRC
This solar project is the first of its kind in Africa and will include a 222 MWp solar PV system and a 123 MVA/526 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS).
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- Energy, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- mining, renewable energy, solar
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Pioneer Facility to Fundraise $6 Million for Climate Enterprises in Southeast Asia and Bangladesh
Fund Manager Nexus for Development has 15 years of experience in financing climate entrepreneurs, leveraging expertise in debt finance and carbon finance to create lasting change.
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- Global
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Press Release: GOGLA and IKEA Foundation Unveil New Resources to Enhance Off-Grid Solar’s Climate Impact
These resources can be used by companies, climate funds, governments, and development organisations to design and implement off-grid solar business models, investments and programmes to improve resilience and adaptation.
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- Energy, Technology
- Region
- Global
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- climate change, NGOs, off-grid energy, solar
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Analysis: As Tesla Struggles, Musk Turns to India – But Can It Work?
As Tesla’s existing markets become increasingly challenging, India appears to be Musk’s next big bet.
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- Energy, Technology, Transportation
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- Asia Pacific
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MIGA Issues $179.6 Million Guarantee to Back African Clean-Cooking Initiative
The guarantee will support the expansion of KOKO Networks which supplies bioethanol-based cookstoves and fuel to low-income households, helping to replace charcoal and wood with a cleaner alternative.
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- Energy, Environment, Health Care
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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New Battery Recycling Process From China Recovers 99.99% Of Lithium
What sets this method apart from other battery recycling methods is its use of a neutral solution environment.
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- Energy, Technology, WASH
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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- innovation, recycling, renewable energy, research, waste
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