Energy

The sinking of over one hundred houses in Joshimath, a pilgrim township high in the state of Uttarakhand in the Indian Himalayas, has caused considerable outrage. And more and more villagers in this Indian federal state…

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Agrivoltaics is a concept that combines photovoltaic electricity generation and agricultural production, providing the opportunity for a more efficient land use and contributing overall to the integration of food, energy…

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The German provider of solar systems SUNfarming has set up agri-PV systems in various countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America in public-private partnerships. For Edith Brasche, director of international projects, the…

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Energy

Africa’s drylands seem to be predestined for generating solar and wind power – especially given the current hype over green hydrogen. However, pastoral communities are often put at a disadvantage in this respect. Our…

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Energy

Pledges and targets for the energy transition are not ambitious enough, says a new report. At COP27, experts are calling on global leaders to bridge the renewables’ deployment gap.

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In the run-up to the forthcoming COP27 World Climate Conference, experts from 50 scientific institutions are calling for a rethink in politics, research funding and research regarding Africa’s energy turnaround. A new…

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By 2030, Senegal’s national biogas programme has pledged to supply around 50,000 households with biogas plants. However, the country is still a long way short of this target. Local start-ups and Ziguinchor University…

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Almost one billion people are still living without access to reliable and affordable electricity. Knowing where these people are is crucial if aid and infrastructure are to reach them. A new study led by the…

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Expansion of renewables are a main driver on the pathway to China’s goal to achieve carbon neutrality before 2060. The country plans to build huge solar and wind power capacities in the Gobi desert.

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When completed, the Nile’s Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) will be the largest hydropower facility in Africa. New research sheds light on consequences for the riparian countries.

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