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Solar EV charging solution to grid constraints

Smart Energy International

According to IDTechEx, which provides research on emerging technologies and their markets, although the adoption of EVs across all sectors will contribute to a drastic reduction in tailpipe emissions, for economies where grids are already at capacity, the increased load of an electric transport sector risks blackouts and power supply issues.

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Total and Marubeni to Build 800MW Solar Plant in Qatar Ahead of World Cup

GreenTechMedia

French oil major Total and Japanese conglomerate Marubeni have won the rights to build Qatar’s first utility-scale solar PV project, due online in time for the 2022 World Cup. Qatari national power firm Kahramaa has signed a 25-year power-purchase agreement for the output of the project. Lowest-ever solar PPA price.

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Industry Insight on Egypt – Emerging Power in Green Hydrogen

Hydrogen Fuel News

With its bountiful resources and strategic position, the country aims to cement its place as a leader in the clean energy transition. This ambition sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead, each aspect contributing to the blueprint of a sustainable energy future.

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UK provides £27m green loan to solar-powered water project in Ghana

Business Green

Direct loan from UK Export Finance aimed at supporting Aqua Africa project that will provide clean drinking water to rural communities in Ghana. That is why we welcome wholeheartedly the investment in the Aqua Africa Project.". The project is now set to begin next month with community engagement exercises and a ground delivery plan.

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China’s PV plants are booming, but is that good news for the fight against climate change?

Renewable Energy World

by Yariv Cohen, Ignite Power. The city boasts a 71-meter (233-feet) high ancient Buddha that was built in the 7th century, and is the largest carved stone sculpture in the country. It is also the planned location for the construction of a 10-GW solar-cell factory, expected to be built with a total investment of RMB4.3

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Technology Trending: Space data, building integrated PV glass, student fusion device

Smart Energy International

Accenture invests in space data for all Utilities and others in the energy sector are increasingly turning to data secured in space to advance operations such as infrastructure development and vegetation management. Have you read?

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? Alterra’s $30B bridge for climate financing #176

Climate Tech VC

In deals, major funding includes $116M for hydrogen-powered aviation, $44M for sustainability software, and $75M in project finance investment for SAFs. In new funds, energy transition infrastructure is bringing in the big bucks with Brookfield's record-breaking $28B infra fund and Antin's $1.2B sustainable infra fund.