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Green Iron (HBI): A dual Opportunity for African Industrial Development and Global Steel Decarbonisation Insights

Green Iron (HBI): A dual Opportunity for African Industrial Development and Global Steel Decarbonisation

ABSTRACT Africa’s capacity to convert its iron ore into green hot briquetted iron (HBI) is one of this decade’s most significant industrial and climate opportunities. With world-class renewable resources, green HBI production could create over 480,000 direct jobs (of which 70,000 are permanent and the rest once-off in construction), retain USD 21 billion in annual…
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March 10, 2026
Africa’s Competitive Advantage for Renewable Energy Insights

Africa’s Competitive Advantage for Renewable Energy

Supporting Continuous Industrial Operations for Nearly Three Times Cheaper Than Locations in Europe. Unlike many other parts of the industrialised world, solar energy in Africa is able to power continuous industry operations – all year round. Contrary to what some may believe, the current technology around battery energy storage already brings this into view –…
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December 3, 2023