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Developing Nations Aren’t Ready for EVs—Unless They Are Made in China
Auto manufacturers such as Great Wall Motor are making inroads in Southeast Asia, and a fight for Europe market share looms.
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- Energy, Technology, Transportation
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- Global
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U.S. Finance Faces ESG Backlash, More to Come In 2023
Focusing on environmental, social or governance-related issues, ESG in industry parlance, could hit returns to investors, critics said.
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- Energy, Environment, Investing
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- Global
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- climate change, ESG, governance
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Solar Mesh-Grids to Improve Energy Access in Nigeria
The European Union has approved a $3.4 million working capital facility under the ElectriFI Country Window for Nigeria for Okra Solar to use solar mesh-grids.
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- Energy, Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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South Korea Fines Tesla $2.2 Million for Alleged False Advertising
South Korea’s antitrust watchdog will fine Tesla Inc. 2.8 billion won ($2.2 million) for alleged violations of advertising law.
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- Energy, Technology, Transportation
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- Asia Pacific
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Gridworks To Invest $50 Million In Virunga Power To Ramp Up Run-Of-River Hydro Projects Across Several African Countries
Distributed mini hydro plants around perennial rivers offer opportunities to provide reliable baseload power for rural communities.
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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OFID Funds $36.5 Million to Accelerate Access to Clean Cooking in Madagascar
The Opec Fund for International Development is providing Madagascar with $36.5 million in loans and grants to accelerate access to clean cooking.
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- Energy, Environment
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- clean cooking, energy access, forests, SDGs
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Analysis: Kenya’s Energy Transition Risks Being Derailed by Human Rights Failures
Integrating human rights into renewable projects will make the energy transition fairer and faster.
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- Energy
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Electric Vehicles Manufacturer M Auto and TotalEnergies Partner to Advance Electric Mobility in Togo
E-bike maker M Auto has partnered with TotalEnergies, the French oil group, to speed up the transition to electric mobility in Togo.
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- Energy, Technology, Transportation
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- e-mobility, transportation