COP28 Goal of Tripling Renewables Feasible Only with Urgent Global Course Correction

COP28-Goal

Despite a record renewable growth in 2023, the energy transition remains off track due to persistent structural barriers and a notable shortfall in investment. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates/Berlin, Germany, – Achieving the global target set at COP28 to triple renewable power capacity by 2030 relies heavily on establishing conducive conditions for such growth. Tripling renewable power capacity by 2030 is technically feasible and economically viable, but its delivery requires determination, policy support and investment at-scale.Tracking COP28 outcomes: Tripling renewable power capacity by 2030 highlights that 2023 has set a…

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Red Solar Empowers Africa’s Solar Market with Cutting-Edge PV Solutions

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Africa’s abundant sunlight presents a golden opportunity for solar expansion. In a bid to revolutionize Africa’s solar energy landscape, Red Solar has unveiled its innovative photovoltaic (PV) modules and technology solutions at The Solar Show Africa 2024. Held from March 18th to 20th at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa, this event marks a significant milestone in Red Solar’s commitment to expanding its presence in the continent’s burgeoning solar market. Red Solar’s participation in The Solar Show Africa 2024 underscores its dedication to providing flexible and efficient PV…

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WhatsApp to Introduce Voice Message Transcription for Android

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WhatsApp is gearing up to introduce a voice message transcription feature for Android users, mirroring the convenience enjoyed by iOS users for nearly a year. According to reports, WhatsApp is actively developing this functionality for its Android platform, aiming to provide users with a time-saving feature. The presence of code in WhatsApp Beta for Android (version 2.24.7.7) suggests that this feature is currently in development, as outlined by TheSpAndroid’s AssembleDebug. The upcoming feature will utilize the device’s speech recognition software, enabling users to convert voice messages into text. It’s worth…

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Awais directs PPMC to prepare proposals for technological interventions in power sector

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ISLAMABAD, Mar 19 (APP):Federal Minister for Power, Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari, directed the Power Planning and Monitoring Company (PPMC) on Tuesday to prepare proposals for technological interventions in the power sector.“This step aims to improve the efficiency of the power sector by utilizing modern technology and to provide maximum benefit to consumers,” the minister said while chairing a meeting, according to a news release.During the meeting, the Power Planning and Monitoring Company (PPMC) gave a comprehensive briefing regarding the performance of DISCOs.The minister issued a directive for an immediate…

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Only 10 countries had healthy air quality in 2023, report finds

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Only 10 countries had healthy air quality in 2023, report finds March 20, 2024 GOLDACH, Switzerland – The average person can go up to two months without food, three days without water, but only a few minutes without air. Breathable air is essential to life. Yet a new analysis found that in 2023, only 10 countries and 9 per cent of global cities had air quality that met World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines for harmful fine-particle, or PM2.5, pollution.  Some of the places most affected were in the Middle East, Africa and…

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