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BMW Group Plant Landshut light metal foundry recertified by Aluminum Stewardship Initiative (ASI)

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Sourcing aluminum produced using solar power for our in-house component production lowers our CO 2 emissions significantly. The light metal foundry began sourcing aluminum produced using solar power in 2021. The circular economy is also key to reducing emissions and conserving natural resources.

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Africa’s Electricity-Access Problem Is Worse Than You Think

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Knowing how many solar panels are on a roof informs us about the maximum possible rate of local generation but not about the annual capacity factor or about the final uses of generated electricity. Egypt, for instance, is at about 1,500 kWh/year, or a quarter of the affluent rate. What does 50 kWh/year deliver?