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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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European EV Sales & Subsidies Have Mostly Benefitted High-Income Groups & Companies

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The transition to EVs in Europe: a two-speed dynamic The transition to EVs in Europe is a heterogeneous process. Both between and within countries, this change highlights varying capacities to adapt, and inequalities in access to a sustainable mobility. The EV uptake is slower in Southern and Eastern countries. The electrification … [continued]

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From Coal Dominance To Renewables: How Poland Changed Its Energy Story

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Poland’s energy story is both a cautionary tale and an inspiring narrative about how a nation heavily dependent on coal has managed to diversify its energy mix significantly within just a few decades. Back in 1990, Poland was essentially synonymous with coal energy, relying on it for nearly three-quarters of … [continued]

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