A new alliance formed between European renewable energy developer Statkraft and international development charity SolarAid aims to curb energy poverty in sub-Saharan Africa. Statkraft will donate up to £2 million ($2.7 million) in cash and equipment over the next three years to support SolarAid’s operations. The donations will be directed to providing clean, safe and […]
ADB Proposes SDG Accelerator Bonds For Green Infrastructure Projects in Southeast Asia
MANILA, PHILIPPINES : The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has launched a new report aimed at helping developing countries tap into global capital markets to support a green, resilient, and inclusive recovery from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The publication, Accelerating Sustainable Development after COVID-19: The Role of SDG […]
ReNew Power CMD Sumant Sinha Recognised as SDG Pioneers by UNGC
As the leader of India’s leading renewable energy company, ReNew Power, Sumant has set an example by building the core business of ReNew Power around the targets of SDG 7 United Nations Global Compact has recognised Sumant Sinha, Chairman & MD of ReNew Power, as one of the ten SDG Pioneers 2021, for his work […]
World Still Falls Short of Ensuring Access to Energy: Report
According to the report, significant progress has been made since 2010 on various aspects of the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 7, but progress has been unequal across regions. New Delhi: During the last decade, a greater share of the global population gained access to electricity than ever before, but the number of people without electricity […]
North America, China, Japan, and Germany Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Infrastructure Market to Witness Notable Growth over 2021-2029 owing to Increasing Sales of EVs in These Nations
Key Companies Covered in the North America, China, Japan, and Germany Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Infrastructure Market Research Report Are Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc., SemaConnect Inc., Schneider Electric, Siemens, Tesla, Inc., Shell International B.V., Blink Charging Co., Webasto Charging Systems, Inc., ChargePoint, Inc., ABB Ltd. and others key market players. New York : Environmental […]
Deal Signed to Build 100 MW Solar Plant in Sonagazi
State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid has said that Bangladesh is committed to increasing its share of renewable energy in power generation in accordance with the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG). He made the remarks on Thursday while addressing virtually a function marking the signing of a contract between the state-owned Electricity […]
Nigerian solar systems provider commits to recycling batteries
Nigerian solar systems provider, Lumos, has announced its environmental commitment to recycling the company’s batteries in partnership with Hinckley Recycling (Hinckley). In a statement, the company pointed out this is in line with its solar energy business model, a “significant commitment to recycle and repurpose batteries – which is vital for a sustainable battery supply […]
Concerted global action needed for achieving affordable, clean energy for all: India at UN
United Nations, India has said the Sustainable Development Goal of achieving affordable and clean energy for all will require concerted global action, strong political commitment as well as innovative ways of expanding energy access and promoting renewable energy. “We have about 10 years to attain Sustainable Development Goal number seven, and ensure access to affordable, […]