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¶ Nearly 70% of the Kenyan population relies on costly and polluting energy sources. But a green transition is underway, as ever more Kenyans turn to solar power to meet their daily energy needs. A small solar system can cost about the same as a diesel generator, and it is as reliable, but there is no fuel and no pollution. [Deutsche Welle]

Solar panel on a roof in Kenya

¶ Canadian developer Power Renewable Energy proposes to install Senvion turbines at a 122.4-MW wind project in southeast Alberta. PRE, a subsidiary of giant diversified holding company Power Corp of Canada, plans to erect 36 3.4MW-140 machines on 110-metre towers at the Jenner wind farm, according to regulatory filings. [reNews]

¶ Finland is widely expected to become the first country in the world to actually ban the use of coal-burning power stations. Coal currently provides around…