Media Monitoring, Wednesday 28 February

CATL and BYD set to slash battery prices by 50% in 2024, signaling a major win for the EV industry.

South Africa’s Hohm Energy nets $8 million to meet demand for solar power. (ImpactAlpha)

Solis dominates Solar Power Africa with innovative inverter tech. (ESI Africa)

North Africa’s renewables revolution: unlocking the region’s potential for climate resilience. (SolarQuarter)

Enel Green Power and QIA announce large-scale commercial renewable energy deal in South Africa. (Enel Green Power)

IRENA report says North Africa’s renewable potential and strategic location reinforce its role in energy transition. (PV Buzz)

Kenya's Go Electric Ltd unveils new electrical and solar vehicle models in Rwanda, pioneering sustainable transportation. (Standard Media)

CATL and BYD set to slash battery prices by 50% in 2024, signaling a major win for the EV industry. (CleanTechnica)

French NGO aims at generating voluntary carbon credits through green housing in West Africa. (Carbon Pulse)

Climate change to fuel intensified locust swarms, threatening global food security: study. (Salon)

Study reveals unexpected side effects of large-scale forestation on climate change. (Open Access Government)

Reassessing climate change risks for terrestrial ecosystems: phytoclimatic modeling reveals shifts in suitability. (Nature)

NIHR research highlights the impact of climate change on health in Africa and strategies for mitigation. (NIHR)

Climate-linked humanitarian crisis grips Africa: millions facing hunger, urgent aid needed. (Caritas)

World Bank report highlights gender inequalities in Madagascar, urges climate change action. (Mirage News)

International conference urges accelerated multilateral action on global environmental crises. (China Daily)

Study projects future water storage changes in MENA region due to climate change and stratospheric aerosol intervention. (DownToEarth)

Africa’s tropical glaciers have shrunk by 90 percent, study finds. (Yale Environment 360)