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EU:108GW of battery storage needed to help achieve 2030 climate goals (PV-Magazine)
- More storage required to decarbonise, although hydrogen deployment could affect long-term demand, says EC study.
General: CIP attempts to raise US$16 billion for 'World's largest green energy fund' (PV-Tech)
- Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners have so far raised US$1.5 billion in investment for global renewable energy projects.
General: UK Government department DFID to be merged with the Foreign Office (FT)
- PM's long-term goal will more closely align overseas aid with foreign policy objectives.
General: IEA unveils Sustainable Recovery plan (FT) / (Renews.biz)
- Plan backed by governments and investors aims to harness coronavirus stimulus packages to help lead a green transition.
Solar: Global solar capacity could reach 1,448GW by the end of 2024 (PV-Magazine)
- SolarPower Europe's medium-case scenario envisages significant growth after 2020 drop, but only if governments support renewables in post-Covid 19 recovery plans.
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