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1.5TW of additional transmission needed for net zero by 2040

Smart Energy International

For example Africa and Asia are seen as becoming net exporters of clean electricity with their export revenue offsetting the increased system costs, while the greatest savings are seen in North America with interconnectors between the US and Canada. Rather in sub-Saharan Africa a balance of interconnectors and mini grids is needed.

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A global forum to catalyse India’s clean energy transition

Smart Energy International

Part of the world’s largest series of energy sector events spread across North America, Europe, Australia, Africa & South East Asia, this even brings together over 200 exhibitors and 8000 qualified professionals from the entire value chain of the global power generation, transmission and distribution under one roof.

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Global Briefing: France advances solar car park plan

Business Green

EU energy emissions fall, Rwanda gets its first mini-grid, and Brazil preps a COP bid. The report confirms "demand for fossil fuels is falling due to high prices and strong wind and solar output, contrary to fears of a resurgence due to the energy crisis". Brazil to offer to host future COP.

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Why Saudi Arabia Wins Top Prize in the Bad Sport Awards 2023

DeSmogBlog

Worse still, it has now emerged from new undercover reporting that Saudi Arabia is operating a so-called ‘Oil Sustainability Programme’ (OSP) designed to artificially increase demand for oil across Africa and Asia.

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Big Meat Unveils Battle Plans for COP28

DeSmogBlog

Farming will be front and centre at this year’s COP. The North American Meat Institute will host a side event at the US COP pavilion on December 11, the summit’s Agriculture Day, for example. Typically, the talk is about demand side interventions, like you can get schools or, or individuals to give up meat,” she says.

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'Climate action is finally coming home on African soil': COP27 closes with historic deal on climate Loss and Damage

Business Green

Mohamed Adow, director of think tank Power Shift Africa said the achievement came after three decades of appeals for help from climate impacted nations. "To This COP caused deep frustrations but it wasn't for nothing," she said. "It The meeting was also set apart from previous COPs due to minimal activist presence around the Summit.

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Collective interest should spur us to deliver at COP27

Business Green

Second, that inaction or delayed action on climate will create immense risks and costs,and populations across the world demand leaders to respond - and to respond now. Last year we saw devastating floods across Asia and Europe. Yet every country at COP has agreed to phase-down coal power. degree limit within reach.