Category: Clean energy

Net zero has become one of the most common terms in climate discussions. Governments, businesses, and organizations frequently mention net zero targets and goals. Yet the actual meaning behind this term is often misunderstood. Simply put, net zero means balancing emissions produced with emissions removed. It does not necessarily mean eliminating all greenhouse gas emissions…

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Hydrogen has been called many things over the past few decades. Some see it as a revolutionary clean energy solution. Others view it as an overhyped idea with limited practical use. The truth likely sits somewhere between these two extreme perspectives. Understanding how hydrogen actually works helps clarify its real potential. It also helps explain…

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Carbon pricing has become a central topic in global climate policy discussions. At its core, the idea is fairly straightforward to understand. It puts a financial cost on emitting greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. This cost is meant to reflect the real damage those emissions cause. By making pollution more expensive, carbon pricing encourages cleaner…

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Access to electricity remains out of reach for many households worldwide. Traditional grid expansion is slow, expensive, and often impractical in rural areas. Building power lines across remote terrain requires massive upfront investment. For many governments, this investment simply never reaches the top of priorities. Meanwhile, families continue relying on kerosene lamps or costly diesel…

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Ethio Telecom has launched the eighth edition of its nationwide Green Legacy campaign. The company is planting 250,000 tree seedlings across Ethiopia. The campaign is running simultaneously in Addis Ababa and across all 18 of the operator’s regional offices. More than 3,500 employees and partners took part in planting events at the same time. It…

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Sun King, the world’s largest off grid solar company, announced plans to enter Madagascar with an investment of up to 50 million dollars. The company aims to connect 1.5 million customers by 2030. This marks Sun King’s expansion into its twelfth African country and puts it directly into one of the continent’s most severe electricity…

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Africa Go Green has provided BioLite with a $10.7 million loan. The facility will fund the purchase and distribution of at least 163,500 improved cookstoves across Zambia. This BioLite Africa Go Green Zambia transaction was announced on July 20 by Cygnum Capital, the fund’s manager. What makes this deal notable is how it gets repaid….

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Eskom has cleared the final regulatory hurdle needed to officially launch its dedicated renewable energy business. The Eskom Green subsidiary now has Section 54(2) approvals under the Public Finance Management Act, along with clearance under the Debt Relief Act. This ring-fenced platform will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary with its own independent board. The…

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Airtel Africa has reported a reduction of 9.1 million litres in diesel consumption and a 94% waste recycling rate during its 2025/26 financial year, presenting a sustainability scorecard that combines environmental performance with connectivity expansion across a network now reaching 81.9% of Africa’s population. The results were presented by Group Chief Executive Officer Sunil Taldar…

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The upfront cost of a solar system is the single biggest reason many Kenyan households and businesses delay switching from KPLC, even when the long-term savings are obvious. The good news is that solar financing in Kenya has matured significantly, and there are now several realistic paths to going solar without paying the full cost…

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