Finance for renewable energy in sub-Saharan Africa is defying the odds
Most countries in the region finally have operating wind or solar projects, despite huge political and economic challenges – perseverance is needed
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India can plug its green skills gap by elevating women in the workforce
The government and business can do much more to improve training in sectors such as renewables to include more women and help meet climate goals
Is electrification a no-brainer in the race to net-zero?
Switching to electricity in homes and on the road is a relatively painless way to cut emissions, but few countries have a holistic approach to going electric
To capture renewable energy gains, Africa must invest in battery storage
With rich raw materials and rising interest in manufacturing capacity, the continent can become a global leader in the battery storage value chain – but it needs international capital
What climate funders must learn from Kenya’s wind power troubles
Conflict over land can slow down climate projects, so developers must work with local communities from the outset
Court says renewable firms can seize Spain’s property after subsidy cuts
The Energy Charter Treaty, which Spain is trying to leave, protects investments in fossil fuels and in renewables
Rich nations pledge $2.7 billion for Senegal’s renewable rollout
European nations and Canada have promised to contribute $2.7 billion to Senegal – although details of this support remain unclear
India announces $4.3 billion investment in clean energy
India wants to become a leader in green hydrogen production and to develop huge solar projects in the Ladakh region of the Himalayas
Thanks to fossil fuel crisis, wind and solar payback time drops to one year
A new report shows investments in renewable energy are set to be higher than fossil fuels in 2022, due to soaring electricity prices.
Fragile countries call for investment in rooftop solar to expand energy access
War-torn states struggle to attract funding for small-scale renewable projects, which leaders say are cheaper, cleaner and less vulnerable to conflict than fossil fuels
Japan net zero emissions pledge puts coal in the spotlight
Prime minister Yoshihide Suga has promised to “fundamentally shift” Japan’s coal policy to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050