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RE Investment Needs Restructuring Favoring Global South: IRENA

IRENA World Energy Transition Outlook identified that there is a geographic concentration of investments, and calls for structural changes to close the financing gap faced by the countries of the global south. According to the report’s findings, among the advanced economies of 38 countries, which make up 14% of the world’s population and represent 40% […]

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India Can Turn To Global South For Its Critical Minerals Needs: IEEFA

India’s minerals are at risk due to high import dependency and reliance on a few countries. Currently, India depends on resources such as synthetic and natural graphite, lithium oxide, nickel oxide, nickel sulphate, and copper cathodes. The study highlights the need for a diversified procurement strategy for these minerals to reduce trade risks. These minerals […]

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South Korean Trio Sweep 31% of Global EV Battery Market

The global electric vehicle (EV) battery market has recorded a 2.5 times growth in Jan-Mar 2021 of which, 31 percent was captured by three South Korean EV battery producers, according to a release by SNE Research. This trio consists of LG Energy Solution which came in 2nd, while Samsung SDI and SK Innovation ranked 5th […]

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The Top 5 Largest Solar Projects In South East Asia

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) stands out as a hub of economic growth, with energy demand surging to keep pace. While global energy demand rose by 16 percent between 2015 and 2021, ASEAN nations experienced a sharper 22 percent rise during the same period. The region’s renewable energy landscape is transforming, led by […]

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Recycling Can Cut Lithium, Nickel Demand By 25% Globally By 2050: IEA

The recycling of battery metals is emerging as a significant commercial opportunity, with the production of recycled metals such as nickel, cobalt, and lithium witnessing rapid growth, albeit from a low base. According to the recent report by International Energy Agency (IEA) recovered metal volumes rates relative to the available feedstock for recycling surged to […]

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India, SE Asia Host 15% Of Global Clean Energy Manufacturing Jobs: IEA

While most emerging and developing economies face structural barriers to attracting new clean energy manufacturing jobs, India and Southeast Asia have fared relatively well on this front, according to a latest report by the International Energy Agency (IEA). Clean energy manufacturing jobs in this region represent nearly 15% of the global total. Several other countries, […]

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NDCs 3.0 A Key For Global Goal To Triple RE By 2030: IRENA

Even if all COP announcements to date were to be fully implemented, a significant CO2 emission gap would still need to be closed by 2050, according to the World Energy Transitions Outlook 2024 of IRENA. Released at the opening of the UN Climate Conference COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, the Agency’s 1.5°C Scenario outlines a net-zero […]

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Global Solar Energy Costs Drop, Offshore Wind Prices Stay High: Wood Mackenzie

Globally, the Levelised Cost of Electricity (LCOE) landscape made significant advances in renewable energy technologies, with wind and solar power leading the way. The levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) is used to evaluate the net present value of the cost of electricity over generated during the lifetime of the generating system from the energy technology. […]

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EIB, Development Bank Of Southern Africa Grant €600 Mn To Private RE Sector

The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) have further boosted their support for renewable energy projects in the private sector, aiming to increase clean energy generation while supporting new jobs. A € 100 million (ZAR 1.98 billion) loan from the EIB, matched by the DBSA, comes in addition to […]

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