Tag: Green Energy
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How Africa Can Meet Its Green Industrialization Imperative
Introduction: A pivotal moment for Africa The call for green industrialization has never been more urgent for Africa. As the continent carries a unique mix of abundant solar and wind resources, critical mineral endowments, and a growing, youthful workforce, it stands at a crossroads. The question is not whether Africa can pursue a low-carbon economy,…
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Africa’s Bet on Keeping Green Wealth At Home: Policies to Localize Mineral Value
Introduction: Africa’s minerals and the global green transition As global demand for clean energy accelerates, Africa sits on a goldmine of minerals essential to the green transition—cobalt, lithium, manganese, and more. The challenge is not merely extracting these resources but ensuring the continent captures more value from its own wealth. A growing number of African…
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Africa Keeps Green Wealth Home: Policies to Retain Minerals
Africa’s Green Wealth: Policy Shifts to Retain Value As the world accelerates its shift to clean energy, Africa sits atop vast reserves of the minerals crucial to this transition—cobalt, lithium, manganese, and more. These metals power batteries for electric vehicles, grid storage, and a host of green technologies. In response, several African governments are rolling…
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Is Quebec serious about climate change? How Bill 7 could shape the province’s environmental pledge
Overview: What Bill 7 aims to do Quebec’s new government has introduced Bill 7, a package framed as a major step toward reducing bureaucracy and improving state efficiency. While the bill’s proponents emphasize streamlined services, critics warn that the reform could have unintended consequences for climate policy, environmental monitoring, and the province’s ambitious emissions goals.…
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Toyota opens its first EV battery plant in the US
Toyota’s Landmark Move: A New US Battery Factory Toyota has begun production at its long-anticipated electric vehicle (EV) battery plant in North Carolina, marking the company’s first manufacturing facility outside Japan dedicated to EV energy storage. The $13.9-billion project, situated in the state’s industrial corridor, signals a strategic shift in Toyota’s approach to battery production…
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IEA Says Cheaper Renewables Will End Fossil Fuels Sooner Than Expected
Overview: Renewables on a Fast Track The International Energy Agency (IEA) has placed a stark forecast on the global energy transition: renewables are poised to outpace all other energy sources in growth over the next decade. Despite political pushback in parts of the United States and Europe, cheaper and more accessible green power is reshaping…
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Singapore’s Pulau Bukom to Host Groundbreaking Sustainable Aviation Fuel Plant by Aster and Aether Fuels
Singapore’s Pulau Bukom Welcomes a New Era of Green Aviation Fuel Aster and Aether Fuels have announced plans to develop a pioneering sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) plant on Pulau Bukom, Singapore. This joint venture aims to convert waste industrial gases into low-emission fuel, positioning Singapore at the forefront of Southeast Asia’s transition to green aviation.…
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UNSW Takes Home Two Gongs At National Chemistry Awards
UNSW Crowned with Dual RACI National Awards Two UNSW Sydney scientists have been celebrated at the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI) National Awards, underscoring the university’s leadership in biomedical technologies and sustainable energy. Professors Pall Thordarson and Chuan Zhao from the School of Chemistry, UNSW Science, were recognised for landmark contributions that are shaping chemistry,…
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Drummondville’s Green Streetlights Edge Quebec Toward a Solar-Powered Future
Solidel’s Solar Streetlights: A Quebec Success Story In Drummondville, a small team is turning to solar to light the streets. Solidel, led by entrepreneur Samuel Tremblay, has developed a versatile solar streetlight system that is finding homes across Quebec. A four-person crew designs, assembles, and installs the lights, produced in two Drummondville facilities. The company’s…
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Solidel’s Green Solar Streetlights Bring Off-Grid Lighting to Drummondville
Drummondville’s Solar Streetlight Pioneer In Drummondville, a small team is lighting the way to greener cities. Solidel designs, builds, and assembles solar streetlights at two local production sites, where a team of four workers craft each unit with a hands-on, almost artisanal approach. The company has grown into a key supplier for municipalities across Quebec,…