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- The Standard
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Electric mobility isn’t just about transportation anymore—it’s about creating a whole system that’s sustainable and works well with our daily lives. We had a conversation with Olivia Lamenya, General Manager of Ebee Africa, who shared her insights on the evolution of the electric mobility sector in Africa.
- University of York
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Bakeries in Nigeria which use traditional open ovens fuelled by hardwood cut from local forests are contributing to rapid deforestation and climate change, according to a study from academics working in Nigeria and from the University of York and UCL.
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- Mining Technology
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The developed world’s industrialisation was not right, it resulted in high carbon emissions. Africa must have a cleaner industrialisation. One of the region’s biggest issues is deforestation because most people need wood and charcoal for cooking. If we can move towards clean cooking, deforestation rates will decline.
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- Pulmonology Advisor
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Using solar-powered oxygen for children with hypoxemia improves O2 access and mortality in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), according to study findings published in The Lancet. As part of the study, a solar-powered O2 system was installed that included electrical wiring, a battery bank, photovoltaic cells, and an O2 concentrator.
- 60 Decibels
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60 Decibels, a leading social impact measurement company, is proud to announce the publication of Why Off-Grid Energy Matters 2024, the world’s most comprehensive impact assessment of the off-grid sector to date.
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- Medical Dialogues
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In low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs), Supplemental O2 is not always available at health facilities. Solar-powered O2 delivery can overcome gaps in O2 access, generating O2 independent of grid electricity. According to a recent study published in the Lancet, solar-powered oxygen is an effective and cost-efficient solution.
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- The Christian Science Monitor
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When it comes to cars, the world is going electric. Innovators in Africa want to make sure the continent is not left behind. But going electric also poses a unique set of challenges on a continent where only about half of the population is on the electricity grid and the price difference between an engine car and an EV can amount to a year’s wages.
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- Equal Times
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Solar is the energy of choice in refugee camps around the world that are turning to clean energy, whether at the initiative of UN agencies, humanitarian groups or governments. And manufacturers and distributors are eagerly jumping in to meet this need in a buoyant sector, valued globally at US$167.83 billion in 2022.
- Efficiency for Access Coalition
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Humanitarian settings are often located in regions with poor infrastructure and limited access to electricity. Host governments can be reluctant to invest and build sustainable infrastructure in these areas, as they are seen as temporary solutions.
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- Reuters
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Off-grid renewable systems, particularly solar panels combined with battery storage, can be a “game changer” for healthcare. Off-grid solar offers the promise of bringing power to facilities that are still out of reach of electricity grids, while providing a more efficient and reliable back-up supply in urban hospitals.
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