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Ethiopia and AfDB Partner on Infrastructure and Green Energy
SolutionsMar 7

Ethiopia and AfDB Partner on Infrastructure and Green Energy

Ethiopia and the African Development Bank are deepening their partnership to transform infrastructure, boost green energy, and strengthen agriculture across the nation. The collaboration signals growing confidence in Ethiopia's economic reforms and climate leadership as it prepares to host a major UN climate conference.

Regional: ethiopia development (ET)2 min read
Central Asia Gets $2B for Solar Power and Green Growth
Planet WinsFeb 17

Central Asia Gets $2B for Solar Power and Green Growth

Central Asia and Mongolia secured nearly $2 billion in 2025 to build solar farms, upgrade infrastructure, and support small businesses. The investment marks the region's strongest green energy push in over a decade.

Euronews2 min read
Addis Ababa's Green Transformation Amazes Diplomats
Planet WinsMay 21

Addis Ababa's Green Transformation Amazes Diplomats

International visitors say Ethiopia's capital has become unrecognizable after years of green development and modern infrastructure projects. Diplomats returning after a decade say the city's parks, bike lanes, and tree-planting campaigns are setting an example for Africa.

Regional: ethiopia development (ET)2 min read
Tanzania Tests Green City Model in 3 Growing Urban Areas
Planet WinsFeb 26

Tanzania Tests Green City Model in 3 Growing Urban Areas

Tanzania is transforming three of its fastest-growing cities into models of sustainable urban development, combining green infrastructure with economic opportunity. The $265 million program is already improving water access and creating jobs for young people in Mwanza, Tanga, and Pemba.

AllAfrica - Innovation3 min read
Green Hydrogen Catalyst Runs 1,000 Hours Without Platinum
SolutionsMay 1

Green Hydrogen Catalyst Runs 1,000 Hours Without Platinum

Scientists created a breakthrough catalyst that produces green hydrogen at industrial scale for over 1,000 hours without expensive platinum, making clean energy cheaper for heavy industry. This durability milestone moves green hydrogen from lab experiment to real-world infrastructure.

Google News - Renewable Energy Breakthrough3 min read
Egypt Fast-Tracks Climate Fund Access for Green Projects
Planet WinsMay 31

Egypt Fast-Tracks Climate Fund Access for Green Projects

Egypt is restructuring how it accesses billions in climate funding to speed up green projects across the country. The move could unlock crucial financing for sustainable energy, climate-resilient infrastructure, and small businesses going green.

Egypt Independent2 min read
Asia Leads Global Green Tech Boom With 800K Patents
Planet WinsMay 16

Asia Leads Global Green Tech Boom With 800K Patents

Green technology innovation exploded into "hyper-growth" in 2020, with Asia now dominating global patent filings and sustainability innovations reaching nearly 800,000 patent families worldwide. Thailand is pivoting from tech adopter to tropical climate innovator as the green economy becomes the foundation of future prosperity.

Regional: thailand innovation (TH)3 min read
Norway Shipping Alliance Boosts Green Hydrogen Exports
SolutionsMay 19

Norway Shipping Alliance Boosts Green Hydrogen Exports

Major shipping and energy companies in Norway are joining forces to build green hydrogen transport infrastructure across Northern Europe. The collaboration marks a significant step forward in making clean hydrogen a viable export commodity. #

Google News - Norway Green Energy2 min read
Spain Builds 200 MW Green Hydrogen Plants for Clean Energy
Planet WinsJan 30

Spain Builds 200 MW Green Hydrogen Plants for Clean Energy

Spain is installing two massive hydrogen production plants that will create 15,000 tons of renewable fuel annually, marking a major step toward clean energy independence. Multiple European countries are joining the green hydrogen revolution with nearly $700 million in new infrastructure funding.

PV Magazine2 min read
Egypt's $10B Green Ammonia Plant Powers Clean Energy Future
InnovationApr 24

Egypt's $10B Green Ammonia Plant Powers Clean Energy Future

Egypt just landed a $10 billion green ammonia facility that will run entirely on solar and wind power, creating hundreds of millions in annual exports while helping Europe transition away from fossil fuels. Production starts in 2031, and every single ton is already sold to eager European buyers.

Egypt Independent2 min read
Sweden Builds Giant Green Gas Plant Using Forest Waste
Planet WinsMar 10

Sweden Builds Giant Green Gas Plant Using Forest Waste

A Swedish forestry company is turning carbon emissions from its pulp mill into clean fuel, creating a blueprint for industry to cut pollution while keeping existing infrastructure. The plant will produce enough green gas to heat thousands of homes.

Regional: sweden renewable energy (SE)3 min read
Singapore Turns E-Waste and Plastic Into Green Infrastructure
SolutionsMay 20

Singapore Turns E-Waste and Plastic Into Green Infrastructure

Major global companies are partnering with Singapore startups to transform waste into valuable resources while slashing carbon emissions. From robots sorting electronic waste to medical plastics paving roads, these collaborations are proving sustainability drives profit and growth.

Google News - Singapore Technology3 min read
Sweden Launches Massive Green Hydrogen Valley Project
InnovationJan 26

Sweden Launches Massive Green Hydrogen Valley Project

Sweden just kicked off its first large-scale Hydrogen Valley, a six-year EU-funded project aiming to produce 4,000 tonnes of green hydrogen by 2030. Over 40 partners are working together to build an integrated clean energy ecosystem from coast to coast.

Google News - Sweden Renewable3 min read
Ghana Partners China to Create 500,000 Jobs in Green Zone
SolutionsApr 21

Ghana Partners China to Create 500,000 Jobs in Green Zone

Ghana just signed a deal with a leading Chinese design institute to build a cutting-edge industrial corridor that could create half a million jobs. The ambitious project aims to transform the country's agricultural heartland into Africa's first net-zero green economic zone.

Google News - Ghana Development3 min read
Chennai Fights Heat with Green Roofs as Temps Hit 39°C
Planet WinsApr 23

Chennai Fights Heat with Green Roofs as Temps Hit 39°C

As temperatures soar near 40°C in Chennai, Tamil Nadu is turning to nature-based solutions like green roofs and lake restoration to cool the city. The India Meteorological Department warns that April will bring more intense heatwaves across the country.

Google News - Climate Solution2 min read
Ethiopia and UK Sign $400M Green Energy Deal
Global NewsFeb 5

Ethiopia and UK Sign $400M Green Energy Deal

Ethiopia is bringing electricity to millions more citizens through a historic $400 million partnership with the United Kingdom that will build hundreds of miles of transmission lines and unlock renewable energy across the nation. The deal marks Ethiopia's first private investment in power infrastructure and supports the country's ambitious goal to connect 96% of its population to the grid by 2030.

Regional: ethiopia development (ET)2 min read
Nairobi Launches $4M Green City Project for 85,000 Residents
Planet WinsApr 14

Nairobi Launches $4M Green City Project for 85,000 Residents

Kenya is transforming Nairobi into a climate-smart city with a five-year, $4 million initiative that will bring green spaces, clean energy, and restored rivers to 85,000 people. The UN-backed project targets one of the city's most crowded neighborhoods with solutions that cut pollution while improving daily life.

AllAfrica - Environment2 min read
Stony Brook Grad Unlocks Green Hydrogen Storage Solution
InnovationMar 6

Stony Brook Grad Unlocks Green Hydrogen Storage Solution

A new venture is making hydrogen fuel practical by using existing gas pipelines instead of building costly new infrastructure. The breakthrough could accelerate clean energy adoption across transportation, industry, and power generation.

Google News - Tech Breakthrough3 min read
Morocco Secures €30B to Become Green Hydrogen Hub
InnovationFeb 11

Morocco Secures €30B to Become Green Hydrogen Hub

Morocco is investing €30 billion to become a major green energy bridge between Africa and Europe. Spanish companies Acciona and Moeve just secured land to begin building massive green hydrogen projects that could power a cleaner future.

Google News - Morocco Progress2 min read
Saudi Arabia Greenlights Green Hydrogen Exports to World
SolutionsJul 7

Saudi Arabia Greenlights Green Hydrogen Exports to World

Saudi Arabia just gave ACWA Power the green light to export clean hydrogen and renewable electricity globally, turning the oil kingdom into a green energy powerhouse. The move puts the nation on track to become a major supplier of carbon-free fuel to Europe and beyond.

Regional: saudi arabia development (SA)2 min read

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