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The European Union's aid programme for the Turkish Cypriot community has funded a significant solar installation project at the Nicosia New Wastewater Treatment Plant in Mia Milia, Cyprus. The photovoltaic system, designed and constructed by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) under the Local Infrastructure Facility (LIF), aims
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The marine electric vehicle market, valued at USD 10.1 billion in 2025, is forecasted to grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 17.1% until 2034. This growth is driven by global clean energy shifts, maritime decarbonization targets, and advances in battery storage and electric drivetrains. Governments
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Investigations into sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) have emerged as a potential solution for efficient and sustainable energy storage, due in part to their ability to utilize abundant and low-cost materials. Key to this development is the demand for high-performance battery materials with a sustainable supply chain, particularly hard carbon (HC) as
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The global lithium-ion battery market is poised for significant growth, driven by increasing adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), renewable energy systems, and grid-scale energy storage. The market is expected to reach USD 187.7 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 21.30%. Key drivers include government policies, such
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Sri Lanka's industry has seen a significant shift towards sustainable thermal energy solutions thanks to Maxtherm Lanka, a pioneering company led by experienced engineers Eng. Gaya Siriwardhana and Ajantha Muhandiram. With 14 years of experience, Maxtherm has consistently developed technologies that improve energy efficiency and integrate renewable sources,
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Researchers from the Iran University of Science and Technology have made a breakthrough in increasing the energy efficiency of renewable energy power plants. According to a study published in Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments, the team has developed a new approach using centrifugal pumps as turbines (PATs) to produce clean
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Members of Parliament from various parties in Pakistan emphasized the need for targeted tax relief, infrastructure development, and environmental concerns during the 2025-26 budget debate. They proposed concessions for information technology exporters, tax exemptions for the FATA and PATA regions, and complete tax exemption on solar panels to promote renewable
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Multilateral development finance institutions are joining forces to support Egypt's energy transition with a significant investment in the Obelisk Solar Power project. British International Investment (BII), the African Development Bank (AfDB), and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) are providing a total of $479.1 million
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The inauguration of Indonesia's largest factory for solar cell and solar panel production in Kendal district, Central Java, marks a significant milestone in the country's efforts to increase its contribution of renewable energy to the national energy supply. Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita emphasized that the
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As the global battery market faces intense price pressure, Synertec Corporation Ltd is poised to capitalise on discounted batteries from Chinese suppliers, potentially halving production costs for its flagship Powerhouse technology in the next two years. The Melbourne-based engineering company has already demonstrated the effectiveness of Powerhouse in the field,
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The United States Senate Committee on Finance has released draft legislation that would end or scale back most major tax credits for clean energy, solar panels, and electric vehicles. The plan would get rid of a $7,500 EV tax credit for consumers within 180 days, along with home energy
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The Pakistani government has cut the sales tax on solar panels by 18 percent, reducing it to 10 percent, in a bid to promote renewable energy and reduce the country's dependency on fossil fuels. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar made the announcement in the
