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A new R500-million rolling mill in Nelson Mandela Bay is bringing 600 jobs to a region where nearly half the workforce is unemployed. The facility produces steel while emitting 70% less carbon than traditional steelmaking.
Turkey's growing wind energy sector is cutting the country's reliance on imported natural gas by billions of dollars while creating thousands of jobs. The clean energy push could triple savings to $12 billion annually by 2035.
A thermal energy storage system in Australia is replacing natural gas in factories while helping stabilize the power grid. The technology stores renewable energy as heat up to 550°C, delivering clean steam around the clock at lower costs than fossil fuels.
BASF's massive industrial complex in Ludwigshafen is proving that even the world's biggest chemical facilities can run on clean energy. The shift to green hydrogen marks a turning point for an industry long dependent on fossil fuels.
A major energy company is investing over $800 million to build India's largest integrated solar panel manufacturing facility, creating thousands of jobs while reducing the country's dependence on imported solar technology. The factory will produce enough solar components annually to power millions of homes with clean energy.
Researchers discovered a breakthrough method to separate rare earth elements using water instead of toxic chemicals. The new technique could transform how we process materials essential for electric cars, LED lights, and medical equipment.
Lola Cars just built a vintage race car using magnesium from seawater, volcanic rock, and plant fibers that's cleaner than the original. The retro ride proves green technology can work in the most unexpected places.
America's first fully integrated solar panel factory just started production in Georgia, bringing thousands of jobs and enough clean energy capacity to power over a million homes. Qcells is manufacturing everything from raw materials to finished solar panels under one roof.
A Houston-based solar company just announced its third US factory, pushing American-made solar panel production to new heights. The move signals a major shift toward homegrown clean energy manufacturing.
A new solar panel gigafactory in northeastern France just secured a major investment that will help produce 10 million panels every year. The facility aims to rebuild Europe's solar manufacturing industry and reduce dependence on imports.
A major solar manufacturer is investing $36.5 million to build a cutting-edge solar cell factory in India that will power millions of homes with clean energy. The facility will create jobs and help the country meet surging demand for rooftop solar panels.
Norway is funding a groundbreaking project to transform Nepal's industrial corridor with renewable energy, creating green jobs while the nation transitions away from fossil fuels. The Power-GIF initiative targets the crucial Birgunj-Simara manufacturing region where Nepal's surplus clean electricity will soon power domestic industries.