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Solving the Problem of Renewable Energy Waste: A Circular Economy Approach to Sustainable Batteries
Despite its many benefits, the clean energy revolution has one notable downside: The battery-based storage systems that underpin localised renewable energy have a limited lifespan, contributing to a large and growing e-waste problem. In response, Aceleron set out to develop a more sustainable battery technology. The company's CEO, Amrit Chandan, discusses its impact.
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- Energy, Environment
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Viewpoint: Will COVID-19 Accelerate the Renewable Energy Transition in Emerging Markets?
With new data showing that global carbon emissions are rebounding more quickly than expected after coronavirus lockdowns are eased, questions are being asked about the prospects for renewable energy projects in emerging markets.
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- Coronavirus, Energy
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Four Key Challenges Facing India’s Local Energy Enterprises During COVID-19 – And 16 Ways Funders Can Help
COVID-19 has had a devastating impact on last-mile energy companies. SELCO Foundation recently conducted surveys and conversations with 33 local Indian energy enterprises about the challenges they're facing. Sarah Alexander explores what these businesses shared about how governments, investors, philanthropies and other stakeholders can support them.
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- Coronavirus, Energy, Finance, Social Enterprise
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A New Approach to Scaling-Up Renewable Power in Emerging Markets
Solar energy has emerged as a key solution to improving access to clean and affordable energy
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- Energy, Environment
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Press Release: Convergence Awards Allotrope Partners Feasibility Grant Through Indo-Pacific Design Funding Window
With funding from the Australian Government, Convergence is pleased to announce it has awarded a feasibility study grant to Allotrope Partners (Allotrope) through the Indo-Pacific Design Funding Window, supporting the development of an innovative blended finance vehicle targeting Sustainable Development Goal 7–Affordable and Clean Energy in the Philippines.
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- Energy, Impact Assessment
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- Asia Pacific
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Southeast Asia Energy Buyers Grab Chance to Lock in Green Deals
Longer-term manufacturing shift from China expected to boost power demand
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- Coronavirus, Energy
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- South Asia
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Renewable Energy Startup Using Blockchain Raises $3 Million in Funding
Blockchain-based renewable energy startup SunExchange has raised $3 million in a recent funding round to expand its services. The funding highlights the increasing demand in South Africa and the region for solar power and alternative investment options.
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- Coronavirus, Finance
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Mexico Cites Virus in Slapping Down Renewable Energy
Industry associations said it will affect 28 solar and wind projects that were ready to go online, and 16 more under construction, with a total of dollar 6.4 billion in investments, much of it from foreign firms
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- Coronavirus, Energy
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- Latin America
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- renewable energy
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