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Iran War Cuts LPG Flows as Charcoal Demand Spikes in Africa and India
Cooking-fuel costs spike across Africa and South Asia after the Iran war disrupts Gulf liquefied petroleum gas supply, with conservationists warning the return to charcoal and firewood could undo a decade of clean-cooking progress.
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- Global
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SolarAid CEO John Keane is Stepping Down
SolarAid today announced that its Chief Executive Officer, John Keane, has decided to step down from his role in June
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- Energy, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Farming Under Solar: How Agriphotovoltaics Can Transform Rural Livelihoods in India
As India scales up solar energy, a critical question has emerged: Can this transition deliver clean power without displacing farmers from their land? According to Laxmi Sharma, Bidisha Banerjee, Subhodeep Basu and Ashok Gulati at the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations, the country's renewable energy expansion has been led by large, ground-mounted solar projects, often located on agricultural land. But while this model has been effective in scaling solar capacity, it has also created a disconnect between the energy and agriculture sectors, while limiting participation among farmers. They explore how agriphotovoltaics (Agri-PV) can address these issues by enabling the cultivation of crops beneath or between panel arrays, and discuss the pros and cons of different Agri-PV operating models.
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- Agriculture, Energy
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Switzerland and Malawi Authorise the First Article 6.2 Activity in Malawi: Malawi Dairy Biogas Program
The greenhouse gas mitigation activity is authorised under Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement, marking the first authorisation of its kind under the bilateral climate agreement between Malawi and Switzerland. It was developed in close partnership with Sistema.bio, EcoGen, ACT Group, and the KliK Foundation.
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- Energy, Environment, Social Enterprise
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Analysis: LPG Supply Shock Exposes Fragility of India’s Clean Cooking Strategy
India’s reliance on imported LPG has come under strain, as supply disruptions cause delays and uncertainty.
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- Energy, Environment, Health Care
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- Asia Pacific
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Oikocredit and GCPF Invest USD $10 Million in Sawa Energy to Support Expansion of Commercial and Industrial Solar Projects in Africa
The facility will enable Sawa Energy to scale the rollout of distributed solar and battery systems for commercial and industrial clients, supporting businesses seeking reliable and cost-effective alternatives to grid electricity and diesel generation.
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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New Study Shows Clean Cooking Can Save Money, Improve Health In Nigeria
The study was carried out in Alimosho (Lagos State) and Ado-Odo/Ota (Ogun State), two areas that reflect the realities of modern Nigeria, with fast population growth, industrial activity, and mixed-income households.
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- Environment, Health Care
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Press Release: Rockefeller Foundation, Global Energy Alliance Invest More Than US $100 Million to Expand Electricity in Africa
Since The Rockefeller Foundation and the Alliance first announced their initial US$10 million commitment, their collective support has grown to more than US$100 million for Mission 300 in 23 countries to date.
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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