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The global transition to a low-carbon economy has reignited a familiar struggle over control of raw materials. This story is written and edited by Global South World In previous eras, when other raw materials were viewed as equally critical for industrialisation (cotton, rubber, iron, oil, etc.), colonial powers ensured that they extracted them from compliant […]
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By Jacques Farmer, Managing Director of PRISMA Training Solutions Namibia is boldly staking its claim as a leader in renewable energy in southern Africa. With abundant solar resources, steady winds in select regions, and wide swathes of undeveloped land, the country is well positioned to scale up clean energy production. At the same time, its […]
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It’s about the right people, not just the right panels, says SolarAfrica’s Head of Commercial Brandon Horn. As the race to renewables speeds up, a trust gap is emerging. Too many businesses have been burned by botched installs, fly-by-night providers, and confusing financing – while others simply don’t know enough to ask the right questions. Brandon Horn, Head of […]
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