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Hong Kong-Based West Data Group Breaks Ground on 20MW Bitcoin Mining Facility in Ethiopia
Bitcoin mining is an energy-intensive process, which makes countries with abundant, affordable electricity eye-watering prospects for investors.
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- Energy, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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EAAIF, FMO and DEG Provide EUR 84 Million to Axian Energy to Finance a 60MW Solar Energy and 72MWH Energy Storage System in Senegal
The critical technology supports the integration of more renewable energy capacity into the power supply, helping Senegal to achieve its ambition of reaching 40% renewable energy capacity by 2030.
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- Energy, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Viewpoint: Gender Equality Cannot Be Last on the Agenda at COP29 Climate Talks
Women can be powerful agents of climate action if included in decision-making processes and given access to the right resources.
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- Agriculture, Education, Energy, Environment, Finance, Health Care, Impact Assessment, Investing, Social Enterprise, Technology, Telecommunications, Transportation, WASH
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- Global
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Global Coalition Pledges $10 Billion for Brazilian Forest Restoration and Conservation
This public-private partnership brings together major financial institutions, conservation organizations, and government entities to support Brazil’s environmental goals, making it one of the most comprehensive forest restoration programs in the world.
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- Environment, Technology
- Region
- Latin America
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Press Release: BP, Equinor, Shell and TotalEnergies Join Forces to Help Increase Access to Energy
Despite ongoing efforts, progress towards universal energy access has stalled, particularly amidst recent macroeconomic shocks and rising energy prices.
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- Energy, Environment, Technology
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- Global
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How AI Is Driving Data Centre Growth in India
As AI continues to scale, data centers will need to adapt quickly to handle the increasing complexity of AI workloads while balancing energy use and environmental impact.
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- Energy, Technology
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- Asia Pacific
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VCI Global Secures $30 Million Investment for AI Data Center in Malaysia
Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, VCI Global operates five core businesses in fintech, consultancy, real estate, AI & robotics, and cybersecurity.
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- Technology
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- South Asia
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FMCIDE Announces N2.8 Billion Google Fund to Accelerate AI Talent Development in Nigeria
This support, which is provided through a N2.8billion grant from Google.org to Data Science Nigeria, will bolster the Ministry’s ongoing AI-driven initiatives to upskill youth and under- and unemployed Nigerians.
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- Education, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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