Sustainable energy technologies for the Global South: challenges and solutions toward achieving SDG 7

Abstract

The United Nations (UN) expectations for 2030 account for a renewable, affordable, and eco-friendly energy future. The 2030 agenda includes 17 different Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for countries worldwide. In...

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