Obama says Paris climate pact will boost clean energy over next decade U.S. President Barack Obama on Friday said that the international agreement on climate change reached in Paris has set in place a demand for clean energy that will not be dependent on U.S. congressional action. “We now have a global marketplace for clean energy that is stable and ... Read More »
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Dubai to spend billions on clean energy push – government
Dubai to spend billions on clean energy push – government Dubai will spend billions of dollars on generating clean energy, the government said on Saturday, aiming to have solar panels installed on the roofs of all buildings by 2030. The fast-growing desert city state of 2.4 million, located in one of the hottest regions of the world, uses huge amounts ... Read More »
Indian companies boost green bond offerings on govt’s clean-energy push
Indian companies boost green bond offerings on govt’s clean-energy push * Private and public sector borrowers tap market * Strong issuance growth seen to fund renewable energy needs * Policy push key driver of volumes By Umesh Desai HONG KONG, Nov 27 Indian companies are beginning to embrace green finance to fund environmentally friendly projects, as they heed calls from ... Read More »
World Bank to help 1.1 million rural people in Bangladesh to access clean energy
World Bank to help 1.1 million rural people in Bangladesh to access clean energy he World Bank has signed a $15 million grant agreement with Bangladesh to increase access to clean energy for targeted rural areas through output-based aid (OBA) subsidies. The grant is expected to benefit 1.1 million people living in poor, remote areas of Bangladesh currently lacking electricity ... Read More »