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This report by the World Resources Institute examines the critical role of recycled copper, particularly from end-of-life products, in meeting the surging demand driven by the clean energy transition. It highlights that while copper is indispensable for renewable energy and electric vehicles, mining faces significant constraints, making the scaling of circular supply chains essential for sustainability and supply security.

This research paper by WWF South Africa argues that the global transition to a low-carbon economy, driven by the Paris Agreement, creates significant opportunities for South Africa's mining sector. The document details the high material intensity of clean energy technologies—such as solar, wind, and geothermal—and positions South Africa's vast mineral reserves as a strategic advantage for revitalising its extractive industries and re-industrialising its economy through the manufacturing of low-carbon technologies.

This research paper examines how Makueni County, Kenya, can unlock public finance for clean energy by integrating energy planning into development budgets. It identifies systemic barriers—such as siloed departmental planning and coordination gaps between subnational and national governments—that hinder the deployment of renewable energy infrastructure for health, agriculture, and water systems.

A 2015 Government of Karnataka order granting in-principle approval for the establishment of a 2000 MW solar park in Pavagada Taluk, Tumkur District, to be developed by the Karnataka Solar Power Development Corporation Ltd. (KSPDCL).