South Africa’s big companies, hospitals and universities have millions of square metres of rooftop space that is suitable for generating solar power.
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The G20 nations have enough sunny and windy land to power the world with renewable energy.
Older rooftop solar systems are being scrapped – often well before the end of their useful life. Establishing a product stewardship scheme is part of the solution.
Mini grid electricity can make rural agribusinesses in Nigeria and Kenya more productive. Their electricity payments could help deliver power to rural homes too.
US manufacturers do not produce enough solar panels to meet the nation’s demand, but industry investments and federal tax incentives have been making progress.
Solar energy adoption is booming in South Africa, but it’s mostly benefiting wealthier, white communities.
South Africa’s ambitious renewable energy masterplan has been approved, but will need huge funding and co-ordination between government departments.
To really compare different electricity sources, you also have to look at the roles they play in keeping the lights on and their drawbacks.
Anthony Albanese offers homeowners a discount on solar batteries in latest cost-of-living election promise.
With the Trump administration prioritizing fossil fuels, cities and states will have to lead the way on clean energy.
Ubuntu feminism – the idea that everyone is obliged to care for each other’s wellbeing – should become a central focus of the renewable energy rollout in Africa.
A survey of solar farms in southern England revealed surprisingly rich habitat for birds.
Rural areas in the EU have untapped potential for solar, wind and hydropower energy production. Community engagement can help lessen resistance to new sites.
Selling power from your EV back to the grid is now possible. Early adopters say it’s not simple – but change is coming
As the COP29 summit gets underway and zero-emissions goals seem further away than ever, video games could provide new pathways for people to imagine plausible low-carbon futures.
Your electric water heater uses a lot of electricity overnight. Shifting it to soak up solar could be a win-win.
While he hasn’t released an official plan, Trump’s playbook the last time he was in office and his frequent complaints about clean energy offer clues to what’s ahead.
Personal action on climate still has a place – but it works far better with institutional backing
Pumped hydro and batteries can easily provide all the storage needed for 100% renewable electricity generation, eliminating the need for polluting gas power plants.
Getting off gas at home is healthier, cheaper and better for the planet. Now the Electrify 2515 community pilot project promises to demonstrate household electrification at scale.
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