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Comment: Africa can save billions by adopting renewable energy

Envirotec Magazine

By Kenneth Engblom Vice President, Wartsila Energy, Europe and Africa. When it comes to building the future of energy in Africa, the decisions facing the continent’s leaders today are nothing less than of historical importance. Africa knows where it needs to go. In Africa, renewables must become the new baseload.

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From Nebraska to Africa – Mapping a Global Hydrogen Energy Strategy

Hydrogen Fuel News

Recent Developments in Natural Hydrogen Exploration From the plains of Nebraska to the vast landscapes of France and Africa, exploration for natural hydrogen is gaining traction globally. Meanwhile, Europe has also been a hub of activity. Partner Morten Stahl has emphasized the high-risk but high-reward nature of these projects.

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Ground investigation supports development of major European CO2 highway

Envirotec Magazine

The contract is part of a 1,000-kilometre-long planned pipeline by Equinor to transport CO2 between mainland Europe and Norway. Bringing large scale CO2 storage to European industry, this project could be a game-changer for CO2 transport and storage in northwestern Europe.

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5 circular economy startups we've got our eyes on

GreenBiz

And at Accelerate this year, you will hear from entrepreneurs who are based in cities across Europe, Africa, and the U.S. . Zooming in on a more local level, Nigeria is one of the largest producers of solid waste in Africa, and receives 71,000 tons of used consumer goods from other countries each year. RecyclePoints.

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Morocco aims to become key player in green hydrogen

TechXplore

Morocco has voiced ambitious plans to become North Africa's top player in the emerging "green hydrogen" sector, with plans to export the clean-burning fuel to Europe.

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Climate tech VC Satgana closes first fund that targets early-stage startups in Africa, Europe

TechCrunch: Climate

Climate-tech VC Satgana has reached a final close of its first fund, which targets to back up to 30 early-stage startups in Africa and Europe. The VC firm reached a final close of £8 million ($8.6

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The Brief: Activating retail investors, equitable car insurance, reforestation drones, U.S. vs. Europe, private equity in Africa

Impact Alpha

vs. Europe, private equity in Africa appeared first on ImpactAlpha. The low-carbon transition requires building retrofits, The post The Brief: Activating retail investors, equitable car insurance, reforestation drones, U.S.

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