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China, Africa eye more cooperation in small-scale clean energy projects

China.dot.org 09 Dec 2023
At the side event, Mandy Rambharos, vice president of global climate cooperation at the U.S.-based Environmental Defense Fund, said that "about 60 percent of the world's renewable energy resources reside in Africa" but remain untapped ... in Africa has come from China.
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A new path to sustainable industrial development amid climate change - IDC

Independent online (SA) 09 Dec 2023
... including South Africa ... This allows us to leverage South Africa’s abundant renewable energy ands outhern Africa’s critical minerals to foster international competitiveness of industry, in the same way that energy from cheap coal drove the country’s initial industrialisation phase.
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African civil society unveils 5 recommendations for fight against climate change in the continent

Eye Of Riyadh 09 Dec 2023
Akinwumi Adesina said that Africa should be able to benefit from its natural resources. “African economies should not be measured by GDP; we should assess Africa’s wealth on the basis of its natural capital”, he said ... “Its immense mineral, forestry and renewable energy resources should all be taken into account,” he noted.
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Africa could lose $25bn as year as new EU carbon tax comes into effect, warns AfDB

Independent online (SA) 08 Dec 2023
... a trend that will now impact negatively on its ability to export competitively into Europe,” Adesina said as he called for what he termed the Just Trade-for-Energy Transition policies, which would enable Africa’s renewable ambitions without restricting its trade prospects.
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EU’s green initiative could de-industrialize Africa – development bank head

Russia Today 08 Dec 2023
Citing data from the International Renewable Energy Agency, Adesina said that Africa is already being overlooked in the global energy transition and that the ... He believes such setups would help facilitate Africa’s renewable ambitions without restricting its trade prospects.
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Aduda: FG Bidding to Bring Headquarters of Proposed African Energy Bank to Nigeria

This Day 08 Dec 2023
He maintained that Africa cannot leave the certainty of fossil fuel and begin to pursue an uncertain future with renewables, advising African people not to allow the continent to be emasculated by the world into their own agenda ... “Because number one, renewable don’t come cheap ... “Where do you get them from? In Africa.
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US promises SA funds for climate change

Mail Guardian South Africa 08 Dec 2023
The US has committed more than $53 million to support various developing cities, including Mbombela (Nelspruit) in South Africa, in their efforts to address climate change ... Overall, the money will go to 23 cities in Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, the statement said.
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(COP28) China, Africa eye more cooperation in small-scale clean energy projects

Xinhua 08 Dec 2023
At the side event, Mandy Rambharos, vice president of global climate cooperation at the U.S.-based Environmental Defense Fund, said that "about 60 percent of the world's renewable energy resources reside in Africa" but remain untapped ... (COP28) China, Africa eye more cooperation in small-scale clean energy projects.
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The Hydrogen Stream: Masdar signs more hydrogen deals at COP28

PV Magazine 08 Dec 2023
Masdar unveiled a 10 GW Africa Growth Plan for renewable investments in six Sub-Saharan Nations at COP28 in Dubai this week, in addition to signing four additional hydrogen deals ... large-scale electrolysis plant, which will be powered by renewable energy,” said Masdar.
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Energy Companies from Europe, North America, Asia, and Middle East Won Honors at S&P Global ...

Victoria Advocate 08 Dec 2023
Judges were also impressed by her leadership in developing Africa's first-of-its-kind large-scale hybrid renewable energy power plant.Among the first-time winners of a Platts Global Energy Award, were Sacramento-California-based Infinium, a producer of electrofuels –synthetic ...
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The future of CSI

Mail Guardian South Africa 08 Dec 2023
The future trajectory of CSI and ESG practices in South Africa will likely see an increased focus on climate change mitigation, social equality and ethical governance ... In Africa, climate ... However, transitioning to renewable energy alone will not ensure a just transition in Africa.
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Masdar plans 10GW in clean energy across 6 Sub-Saharan nations

GDN Online 07 Dec 2023
As the largest pure-play renewable energy company on the continent, we are proud of our long-term partnerships, and we look forward to developing an important pipeline of clean energy projects, working for Africa, with Africa.”.
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South Africa: Renewable Energy Producers Must Clear New Hurdle to Supply Electricity to National Grid

All Africa 07 Dec 2023
Renewable energy players will now require permission and consent from Eskom if they want to build new energy projects that are located close to existing electricity grid infrastructure ....
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How to make green hydrogen work for Africa

Korea Times 07 Dec 2023
Even as global warming destroys ecosystems, undermines food security, and worsens water scarcity, Africa still relies heavily on fossil fuels; renewables account for only about 21 percent of electricity generation ... Amos Wemanya is a senior adviser on renewable energy and just transitions at Power Shift Africa.
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