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Browsing: Powering
The EV industry is still in its infancy in Africa but growing rapidly. The Institute for Transportation and Development Policy Africa (ITDP), a civil-society organisation, reported in November that electric two- and three-wheelers grew by 38 % year-over-year and electric cars by 28 %. At least 30,000 EVs are active in Africa
“Stop waiting for the system to be fixed. The extreme, unyielding brutality, the agonizing poverty, and the endless, engineered wars are exactly how the machine was designed to function. It is not failing; it is working flawlessly.”
When armed groups began threatening a community in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) that had recently gained access to solar-powered electricity, something unexpected happened. Rather than flee, residents rushed to protect their mini-grid. They put themselves at risk to keep the lights on
As Africa accelerates its shift to renewable energy, wind power is an essential part of the solution. But poorly planned wind farms can pose serious risks to wildlife, particularly birds and bats. The encouraging reality is that most of this harm is avoidable, through smarter siting, better design, and practical mitigation, as outlined by the IUCN’s guidance on renewable energy and biodiversity.
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