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 It would still need annually three times the total clean energy investment of 2023 to bring the world to net-zero.
BloombergNEF

Record clean energy investments globally

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Global investment in the low-carbon energy transition surged 17% in 2023, reaching $1.77 trillion, according to BloombergNEF. But there is still a huge investment gap for net zero.

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OFF-GRID Expo + Conference 2023

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The OFF-GRID Expo + Conference (short: OEC) in Augsburg is the only neutral congress trade fair in Europe focused on the off-grid solar, wind and hydropower systems sector. With its practice-oriented, hybrid format consisting of an English-language conference, trade fair and community network happening, it represents the highlight at the end of the year in December. More than 70 companies will present their know-how and showcase their innovative products and services to the approximately 900 conference attendees and trade show visitors. The official conference partner is the Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE). 

Africa can leapfrog to a renewable and reliable energy future and increase energy access
New report Wärtsilä

Lay foundations for Africa’s clean energy future

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The climate change conference COP27 offers a unique opportunity to increase energy access and lay the foundations for decarbonisation across Africa, but wealthy nations must deliver on their climate finance pledges to unlock the continent’s potential, according to a new report.

TrinaTracker's Vanguard product adapts to harsh climate conditions including low temperatures, strong wind, heavy snow loads, hailstorms and elevated levels of humidity and corrosion.
Energy transmission:

Trina proves itself in long-distance energy transmission project

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TrinaTracker’s efficiency in harsh conditions is verified in a 600-megawatt long-distance clean energy transmission project in China.

The Biden administration announced a tightened climate target for 2030 for the USA.
Climate policy:

USA: Tightened climate protection target pushes renewables

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The Biden administration announced a new Paris Climate Agreement target that would cut greenhouse gas emissions in the USA 50-52% below 2005 levels by 2030.

Solar park San Isabel in Colorado/USA.
BloombergNEF:

USA: Record solar and wind additions

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The U.S. ended 2020 with record wind and solar additions, beating previous highs in all sectors, according to BloombergNEF (BNEF). The next ten years will see the U.S. wind and solar fleet almost triple, even as the pace of cost declines slows.

The costs of green hydrogen will fall more than predicted due to cheap solar PV, BNEF says.
Energy transition:

Cheap solar cuts costs of green hydrogen

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The levelized cost of hydrogen (LCOH2) made from renewable electricity is set to fall faster than estimated, driven declining solar PV electricity costs according to BloombergNEF.

Joe Biden is pushing clean energy, infrastructure and new jobs with historic public investment plans.
USA:

Solar associations support Joe Biden`s Jobs and Infrastructure plan

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Yesterday President Joe Biden unveiled his  $2 Trillion American Jobs and Infrastructure Plan. The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and ACORE (American Council on Renewable Energy) praise it.

USA: electricity generation by fuel type in 2020.
Sustainable energy:

USA: 33.6 GW new PV and wind in 2020

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The 2021 Sustainable Energy in America Factbook shows resilient, clean energy growth in the USA 2020, despite overall economic decline in a COVID-19 pandemic year.