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Chevron Triples Low-Carbon Investment, but Avoids 2050 Net-Zero Goals
Oil producers globally are under mounting pressure from investors and governments to join the fight against climate change and sharply cut greenhouse gas emissions by mid-century, with U.S. majors lagging efforts by European companies.
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Analysis: The Hollow Promise of Net-Zero Carbon Pledges
Countries and corporations around the globe are talking up their climate credentials, pledging to achieve “net-zero” carbon emissions but unfortunately, there are no standard guidelines for achieving net zero or carbon neutral emissions.
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- Environment
- Region
- Global
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Aktivco Signs $71 Million Credit Facility to Supply Green Energy to Telecom Towers in Africa
This credit strengthens their ability to meet the demand of telecom operators for green and efficient energy to secure their networks.
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- Energy, Telecommunications
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Analysis: Renewable Energy Projects in Rural Ghana Have Some Built-in Limitations
Despite efforts, internationally funded renewable energy projects in Africa have often failed after these organizations withdrew their support.
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- Energy
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Press Release: Global Coalition Launched $80 Million Relief Fund To Protect Energy Access in Vulnerable Communities From COVID-19 Fallout
A relief fund launched this week with a first close of $68 million and a target of over $80 million to protect energy access for at least 20 million people in sub-Saharan Africa and Asia.
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- Coronavirus, Energy, Social Enterprise
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- Global
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India Commissions Its Largest Floating Solar PV Project
India’s largest integrated energy company, NTPC, has commissioned its largest floating solar PV project on the reservoir of its Simhadri thermal power station in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
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- Energy
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- renewable energy, solar
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$5 Billion Smart Village and Learning Project in Ghana
TPT Global Tech (TPTW) has entered into a strategic technology agreement with Skybridge West Africa (SWA) to partake in the development of 20 smart villages in Ghana, West Africa.
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- Education, Energy, Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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India’s Largest Renewable Energy Producer Is Now a $4.5 Billion Company Listed on Nasdaq
Indian renewable energy company ReNew Power, among the country’s leading solar and wind energy producers, made it to the US exchange.
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- Energy
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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