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Solar News — China Leaps Forward While US Falls Back

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Last April, Xi Jinping, president of the People’s Republic of China, said in a speech that in the past five years, China has built “the world’s largest and most complete new energy industry chain.” That was no idle boast. While much of the focus has been on solar, China is … [continued]

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BYD Set to Dominate NEV Market in Southeast Asia, Starting with Thailand

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Spreading a manufacturing base all over the region BYD has aggressively expanded its footprint across the Southeast Asian (ASEAN) region, strategically establishing distributorships in several key countries. This expansion is often facilitated through partnerships with prominent local automotive or business conglomerates, a tactic that mirrors the successful market entry strategies … [continued]

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Reclaiming Coal Country: 300 GW Solar Goldmine From Coal Mine Conversions

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In a landmark report released this month, Global Energy Monitor reveals that converting recently closed and soon-to-be-retired coal mines into solar farms could boost global solar capacity by nearly 300 gigawatts (GW) by 2030 — a 15% increase over today’s total installed solar base. The report, titled “Bright Side of … [continued]

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Reassessing Steel: How Falling Cement Use Alters Future Projections

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My recent online conversation with Scott Norris, a structural steel expert and Director of Engineering Solutions at Steelcon, prompted me to reexamine some assumptions I had previously made about global steel demand projections. Scott, whose practical experience within the steel industry grants him clear insights into current operational constraints and … [continued]

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Vinfast EV Taxis Now in Manila — Exclusive Updates

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EDITOR’S NOTE: This article was thoroughly updated on Tuesday, June 10, 2024, at 10:53 am EST (10:53 pm Philippine time) after CleanTechnica attended the official launch of the Green GSM taxis. Updates include new photos added by the author to reflect scenes from the event itself, comments from associated company … [continued]

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