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Analysis: Why the Global Energy Transition Must Be Just and Equitable
Sustainable Development Goal Seven (SDG 7) aims to "Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all” by the year 2030.
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- Energy
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- Global
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A Roadmap for Scaling Up Renewable Energy in Island Nations: Three Success Factors for the Eastern Caribbean’s Transition from Fossil Fuels
The Eastern Caribbean has struggled in recent years, as natural disasters – combined with the COVID-19 pandemic – have caused a precipitous drop in the tourism revenues it depends on. But as Pepukaye Bardouille at the IFC explains, transitioning to renewable energy could help address this challenge, reducing the region’s cost of electricity, supporting its climate resilience, limiting its dependence on imported fossil fuels, and producing jobs outside the tourism sector. She presents three success factors for achieving this transition – insights that could also be applicable to other island nations.
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- Energy, Environment, Investing
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Press Release: “Sunshot Initiative” Launched by Husk Power to Impact 2 Million Nigerians by Scaling Solar Microgrids for Rural Economic Growth
The “Nigeria Sunshot Initiative” will benefit at least 2 million Nigerians with reliable, renewable energy by 2026.
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- Energy, Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Togo Secures $40 Million Loan for Construction of 42 Megawatt Peak Solar Plant
A loan has been approved for the construction of a 42 Megawatt Peak Awandjelo solar power plant in Northern Togo.
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- Energy
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Press Release: D.light and SFC Announce Industry-Leading USD $238 Million Multi-Currency Receivable Financing Facility
The new financing vehicle will pave the way for d.light to sustainably expand its PayGo operations across Africa.
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- Energy, Telecommunications
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Report: IRENA Reveals Stark Reality of Electricity Access for All by 2030
The International Renewable Energy Agency’s latest annual report on the progress towards the United Nation’s sustainable development goal seven.
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- Energy
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- Global
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Havenhill, Others Get $2.3 Million Grant to Power 245 Public Facilities in Nigeria
For these healthcare facilities to deliver quality and efficient services, access to reliable electricity is important.
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- Energy, Health Care
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- energy access
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How Can Africa’s Energy Sector Attract More Investment?
Attracting institutional investors and pensions funds to Africa’s energy transition remains a challenge in a world in flux. But the problem may be a lack of bankable projects rather than finance.
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- Energy
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- Sub-Saharan Africa