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Solar Mini Grids Can Be Least-Cost Solution to Close Energy Access Gap in Africa by 2030
Climate action efforts can tap solar mini grids that offer a lower greenhouse gas emission alternative compared to diesel-fueled systems and kerosene-based appliances.
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- Energy, Environment
- Region
- Global
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Preparing Young Leaders to Solve the World’s Energy Challenges: Insights From Nine Business Case Studies Highlight Paths to a Sustainable Future
Confronting the world’s vast energy and climate challenges can be daunting, but a new generation of innovative entrepreneurs are developing the skills to tackle this threat head-on. Sandra Draheim at the William Davidson Institute (WDI) argues that business case studies are a key teaching tool for these young leaders. She shares nine energy and climate-related case studies from WDI Publishing (available at 50% off through March 31), and invites readers to take part in WDI's Energy Innovation in Low- and Middle-Income Countries Global Case Writing Competition, which offers cash prizes ranging from $1,000 to $3,000 to the three winners.
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- Education, Energy, Environment, Transportation
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A Roadmap to Modern Energy in Rural Africa: How Minigrids Are Poised to Power the Region’s Economic Growth
Universal electrification is the key to unlocking sub-Saharan Africa's vast potential. But according to Brad Mattson at Husk Power Systems, despite the growing consensus that solar minigrids are the key to providing modern electricity in rural Africa, scale remains elusive in the continent's minigrid industry. In the aftermath of Husk's recent announcement that it has become the first rural minigrid developer to achieve profitability, Mattson explores the roadmap he and his fellow Husk executives have created, which defines a clear pathway to profitability and scale for the industry.
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- Energy
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US Government to Provide US $27 Billion Funding for Green Energy and Solar Projects
Both public dollars and private capital will be used to invest in projects that can reduce pollution and lower energy costs for families, particularly those in low-income and disadvantaged communities.
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- Environment, WASH
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- North America
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Africa Getting Little of $382 Billion Renewable Energy Projects Cash
This highlights a major funding gap foiling green transition and energy access on the continent.
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- Energy
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Why Coal Staged a Comeback Despite Climate Worries
Yet rather than fade away, coal, the biggest source of carbon emissions, is experiencing a renaissance.
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- Energy
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- Global
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Press Release: Biden-Harris Administration Invests $2.7 Billion to Improve and Expand Rural Electric Infrastructure
The funding includes $613 million to improve grid security and reliability.
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- Energy
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- North America
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Analysis: How the U.S. Can Better Support Africa’s Energy Transition
The climate and energy policies of the United States and African countries should build on three shared interests—and address three strategic tensions.
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- Energy
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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