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Some women in Zimbabwe are being left behind in the move to green energy because they can’t afford solar systems that can power electric stoves.
Even small solar devices that can power phone chargers and lights have made a difference in rural Malawi. Now, bigger and better solar systems are needed.
The South African government and coal industry need to move fast to set up a plan to turn old coal mines and power stations into job-creating hubs after they close.
In South Africa, many low-income families who’ve never had electricity can’t afford solar power. Solar mini-grids could help.
South African homes need two-way meters so that they can feed extra solar power from home systems and electric vehicles back to the grid.
South Africa needs a renewable energy industrial strategy, not just requirements for green power projects to buy a percentage of solar parts from local companies.
Solar panels last 25 years, but most are still designed for disposal rather than repair or reuse.
If Australia hits 82% renewables by the end of the decade, wholesale power should be a third cheaper.
Changes to the Cheaper Home Batteries Program are a step in the right direction, but more are needed to make it fair.
Early warnings about the Cheaper Home Batteries Program have come true. But there are ways to fix it.
Everyone loves a free lunch. But the Australia’s government’s sudden announcement of hours of free power will make rooftop solar much less attractive.
Reform UK is exploiting opposition to solar panels – but most farmers are more worried about climate change.
Offshore wind and solar have tremendous potential but still face many challenges – new study.
Satellites beaming sunlight down to Earth sound like science fiction – and they have astronomers very worried.
The government’s energy package is unnecessarily preoccupied with fossil fuels and ignores important reform work already underway.
It doesn’t sound big. But this humble new set of rules will make it possible for many Australian households to export a lot more solar – and help the power grid .
As the uptake of solar power accelerates, New Zealand should develop policy that requires recycling of panels and supports installations on rental properties.
Rural counties also benefit in jobs, manufacturing and tax revenue that will be hard to replace as the US government slashes support for the industries.
Creating energy corridors is in the national interest, and the Canadian government should prioritize funding clean energy supply solutions.
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