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Energy in focus

Energy access is critical to developing countries where electricity grids are often not a viable solution and industry may have to rely on diesel generators. How can the world make the most of available renewable energy resources such as solar, wind, geothermal, biomass and reduce its dependence on oil and natural gas and coal?
  • Large-scale power generation from wind turbines and solar panels at Yancheng, in China

    Electric cars are pollution shifters: we will need huge investment in generation capacity

    Letters: Household vehicle charging will be the equivalent of running an electric shower for hours on end, argues Colin Read
  • Children studying at night using a flame on a stick. How could regular affordable energy change educ

    Powering Africa: the paradox of being resource rich and access poor

    With access to electricity at 17%, Africa may be rising but for how much longer? Join our expert panel on 8 May to debate the challenge of providing sustainable energy to all

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