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US Suspending Solar Panel Tariffs on Four Asian Nations, Not China
Biden’s administration will also invoke the Defense Production Act (DPA) to accelerate domestic production, and use the federal government’s purchasing power to increase demand, a fact sheet said.
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Ghana Signs $69.88 Million Renewable Energy Deal to Enhance Electricity Access
Ghana has signed a $69.88 million renewable energy agreement to enhance electricity access in the next four years.
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- Energy, Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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How Global Corporations Can Boost Local Renewable Energy Production: The Transformative Potential of D-RECs in Emerging Markets
If the world hopes to address climate change, large corporations must transition away from fossil fuels for their power needs. To that end, corporations can buy renewable energy certificates, allowing them to claim renewable energy use and meet their climate commitments, while providing needed funding to renewable projects. But as Beatrice Kennedy at Powertrust points out, emerging markets generally lack access to this solution. She explores how distributed renewable energy certificates (D-RECs) can address this gap, leveraging blockchain and open-source technology to create a global marketplace for renewable energy generated in emerging countries.
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African Development Bank Commits to $25 Billion Funding for Africa’s Climate Adaptation
Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, said the Bank is committed to mobilising $25 billion in funding to help African countries adapt to climate change.
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Bboxx, Secures $15 Million Funding from InfraCo Africa for Sub-Saharan Africa Solar Expansion
Investment company, InfraCo Africa, is injecting new funding into United Kingdom-based Bboxx, the solar home system company, it has emerged.
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet and Sustainable Energy for All Announce Expanded Partnership to Tackle Energy Poverty Worldwide
$50 million commitment will support the scale-up of the Universal Energy Facility and advancement of countries’ energy access and transition plans.
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Renewable Energy to Grow to New Record in 2022: International Energy Agency
The record growth would be led by China and Europe, the International Energy Agency said, but may taper in 2023.
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Nigerian Entrepreneur Builds Electric Mini-Buses in Clean Energy Push
Nigerian entrepreneur Mustapha Gajibo has been converting petrol mini-buses into electric vehicles at his workshop.
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- Energy, Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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