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Baobab+ Launches Pay-As-You-Go Solar in Nigeria
Baobab+, the leader in rural electrification in West Africa and Madagascar, has launched its Pay-As-You-Go solar power service in Nigeria.
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- off-grid energy, solar
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Viewpoint: Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine: What Does It Mean for Africa?
The invasion has done profound damage to Russia’s relations with the West, which will be difficult to reverse as long as Putin and like-minded people around him are in power. Africa should brace itself for the challenging years ahead.
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- Agriculture, Energy, Environment, Finance, Health Care, Investing, Technology
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- Europe & Eurasia
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Press Release: UAE and IRENA Launch New Initiative to Provide Communities With Access to Energy for Clean Cooking
Beyond Food partnership launched by IRENA and UAE in collaboration with NAMA to provide clean cooking energy and technologies to communities and households.
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- Energy, Environment
- Region
- North Africa & Near East
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IPCC Adaptation Report ‘a Damning Indictment of Failed Global Leadership on Climate’
“This report is a dire warning about the consequences of inaction,” said Hoesung Lee, Chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).
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- Energy, Environment
- Region
- Global
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Actis Energy 5 secures $1.2 Billion Impact-Linked Financing
Actis has secured an impact-linked revolving subscription credit facility for its latest energy fund, Actis Energy 5.
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Press Release: Malawi Takes Bold Steps to Increase Access to Solar Lights
We are pleased to report that, after lobbying the Malawian authorities, together with the Renewable Energy Industries Association of Malawi (REIAMA) and the wider solar sector, on the 18th February 2022, the Malawi Government took the decision to remove import duties (15 – 30%) on entry level solar lights.
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- Energy
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Analysis: What Does Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Mean for Energy and Climate Change?
With gas prices already at extremely high levels, the attack on Ukraine has prompted widespread debate over how to respond – and fears that climate action could be relegated to an afterthought by world leaders.
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- Energy, Environment
- Region
- Global
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- climate change
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Analysis: Ukraine Crisis Could Boost Ballooning Fossil Fuel Subsidies
Sky-high oil prices resulting from a potential Russian oil import ban could force governments to pour more cash into fossil fuel subsidies to shield consumers from rising energy bills, rather than use the money to fight climate change.
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- Energy, Environment
- Region
- Europe & Eurasia
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- climate change