Green for Growth Fund (GGF) to co-finance Serbian wind energy sector at its inception

GGF announced to provide about $37.6 million to Serbia for developing large scale wind power plants to help diversify the country energy sector and reduce emissions. The funds will co-finance the 42 MW Alibunar wind farm and the 158 MW Čibuk 1 wind farm. It is expected that these projects will reduce the emissions by
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Power theft and lack of proper energy policies are primarily responsible for power outages in South Asia

Power outages are very common in South Asia, particularly in small cities and rural areas. It is caused due to insufficient power generation capacity, poorly managed infrastructure and underfunded electricity generation capacity. The inconsistency and the lack of a serious government action plan also compounded the situation. Some countries do not have clear long-term policies
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The Global Wind Energy Market Outlook 2018-2028

The trend towards clean, affordable and reliable power remains one of the key drivers behind the growth in renewable energy. Unlike solar energy, wind power has a huge CapEx. So, to encourage private investors, governments around the world have been providing subsidies and incentives. The strict environmental regulations also supported the market, particularly in matured
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The global composites materials market will see substantial growth in the next ten years

Composite materials have been substituting conventional materials across various applications for decades, though with slow penetration rates. The growth rate in the composites materials industry has started getting traction. However, in volume terms, composites are still far behind due to lack of technical advancements in the raw materials manufacturing process, costs of raw materials, composite
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Implications of oil prices on the construction infrastructure in Saudi Arabia

Growing population pressure and falling oil prices have been forcing Saudi Arabia to diversify its economy and attract investment in non-oil related industries. This will require some huge investment in the country infrastructure. The government has already prepared a long term development plan called Vision 2030 which encompasses all major sectors including building infrastructure. A
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