Price discovery is a critical mechanism in carbon credit markets that enables market participants to determine the market value of carbon credits. It involves the process of gathering and analyzing information from different sources to determine the fair value of carbon credits. A well-functioning price discovery mechanism promotes market efficiency, Read more…
The state of voluntary carbon markets in Africa has been growing steadily, with a compound annual growth rate of 36 percent from 2016 to 2021, slightly faster than global markets. Despite this growth, the opportunity to deliver climate finance through carbon markets in Africa remains largely underutilized. According to recent Read more…
Africa has been a hub of carbon offset projects in recent years, with various developers working to mitigate carbon emissions and promote sustainable development in the continent. In this article, we will discuss some of the major project developers in Africa, their contribution to carbon offsetting, and their unique projects. Read more…
Carbon credits have become an essential tool in the fight against climate change. They allow individuals and companies to offset their carbon emissions by investing in projects that reduce emissions and promote sustainable development. However, the development of carbon credits in Africa faces a number of key challenges that need Read more…
Polysilicon is a critical material in the production of solar cells, integrated circuits, and other electronic devices. The production of high-purity polysilicon requires several stages of purification to remove impurities and achieve the desired level of purity. In this article, we will discuss the five stages of polysilicon purification, including Read more…
Carbon credits are a way of offsetting greenhouse gas emissions by investing in projects that reduce, avoid or remove greenhouse gas emissions from the atmosphere. These projects are developed according to specific methodologies that define how the carbon reductions are measured and verified. In this article, we will describe various Read more…
Developing a solar project can be a complex process that requires a significant amount of planning and preparation. In this blog article, we will guide you through the step-by-step process of solar project development, highlighting the key considerations and decisions that must be made at each stage. Production of a Read more…
Micro Carbon Credits: A Promising Solution for Smallholder Farmers Smallholder farmers are the backbone of the food supply in many countries, including Africa, where they contribute up to 70% of the food supply. However, smallholder farmers often face challenges in accessing and benefiting from carbon markets due to high upfront Read more…
Carbon markets are designed to create economic incentives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, which are the primary cause of climate change. These markets provide a mechanism for companies and governments to trade carbon credits, which represent the right to emit a certain amount of greenhouse gases. There are currently two Read more…
The Perform, Achieve and Trade (PAT) scheme was introduced in India in 2012 as a market-based mechanism to promote energy efficiency in energy-intensive sectors. Under the scheme, Designated Consumers (DCs) are assigned energy-saving targets, and they are required to achieve these targets or face penalties. One of the key features Read more…