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World Bank backs Morocco hydropower storage with $265m

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The World Bank has approved $265 million to support Morocco’s Ifahsa Pumped Hydropower Storage Project, a 300-megawatt clean energy facility planned for the country’s north. The financing backs a major storage project designed to help...
Global renewable capacity hits 4 448 GW in 2024 says IRENA
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Global renewable capacity hits 4 448 GW in 2024 says IRENA

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Record-breaking annual growth in renewable power capacity in 2024 has been confirmed by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) in its latest Renewable Capacity Statistics 2025 report. The report shows global renewable power capacity reaching...
OPEC Fund co-finances Africa’s largest onshore wind power project
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OPEC Fund co-finances Africa’s largest onshore wind power project

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The OPEC Fund for International Development (OPEC Fund) has announced its contribution of $30 million to co-finance Africa’s largest onshore wind power project. This initiative involves the construction of two wind farms, each with a...
Germany shifts from electricity exporter to importer in 2024
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Germany shifts from electricity exporter to importer in 2024

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In 2024, Germany transitioned from being a net exporter to a net importer of electricity, marking a significant shift in its energy landscape. This change is attributed to several factors, including increased domestic demand, reduced...
Shares of Siemens Energy nosedive 35 percent post government aid request
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Shares of Siemens Energy nosedive 35 percent post government aid request

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In a dramatic market response, Siemens Energy saw its shares plummet by 35% on Thursday, subsequent to its appeal to the German government for financial guarantees. This comes in the wake of the wind power...