🌍✨ African governments strengthen waste rules as solar and battery use surges
Why we’re watching: African governments are developing policies to manage waste from solar panels, batteries and other clean tech equipment as installations surge, with officials warning the energy transition could create a new environmental problem unless it is accompanied by…
Many African households and businesses are increasingly turning away from unreliable grid power or deciding not to wait for access, and are installing more solar panels and battery storage. 💚
Data from energy think-tank Ember, published in August, projects that the continent will install a record 17 gigawatts (GW) of solar capacity in 2026 – equal to around 100,000 solar panels every day.
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- 📌 Key signal: African governments are developing policies to manage waste from solar panels, batteries and other clean tech equipment as installations surge, with officials…
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Reporting curated for GreenTV. Original reporting via Climate Home News.