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Zambia commissions first unit of 750-MW Kafue Gorge Lower hydropower station

Renewable Energy World

On July 23, the government of Zambia celebrated commissioning of the first unit at the 750-MW Kafue Gorge Lower hydropower station. Dr. Edgar Chagwa Lungu, President of the Republic of Zambia, gave an address on the occasion, which was attended by many dignitaries, including representatives of project owner Zambia Electricity Supply Corp.

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A decidedly impartial review of Mark Jacobson’s 100% Clean, Renewable Energy and Storage for Everything

Renewable Energy World

When you’ve followed the evolving research of a leading clean energy expert and become a supporter of his vision for a global clean energy transition, it should come as no surprise that I was eager to crack open Mark Jacobson’s 2021 book release, 100% Clean, Renewable Energy and Storage for Everything. Jacobson’s Early Story.

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How forestry conservation is sustaining both the climate and livelihoods in the Congo

Business Green

The forest is our home; when we leave the forest or if the forest dies, we shall die. The project of Wildlife Works' subsidiary ERA Congo in Mai Ndombe, which covers some 300,000 hectares and is home to about 180,000 people, is a good example. We are the people of the forest." - Pygmy elder. However, the problems don't end there.