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“Why Do They Punish Us?” Uganda Charcoal Ban Ignites Transition Debate
While welcomed in principle, the abrupt charcoal ban has left both traders and buyers unsure of where to turn.
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- Energy, Environment
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Nigerian Company WATT Raises $13 Million Funding to Advance Renewable Energy Solutions
The US$13 million funding came from Empower New Energy, a renewable energy financier and co-developer that finances, builds and owns clean power plants for commercial, industrial and agricultural energy users.
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- Energy, Telecommunications
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Press Release: Crossboundary Access and Mobile Power Announce $10 Million Partnership to Scale Battery Swapping Services Across Nigeria
CrossBoundary Access will finance the development and construction activities and will own the projects, while Mobile Power will ensure that residents receive clean, reliable electricity for years to come.
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- Energy, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Apple and Acumen Launch Cohort to Help Uplift Lives of Poor While Protecting Environment
The program has been designed to help social entrepreneurs scale and refine their businesses to transform the lives of people living in poverty, while also protecting the environment.
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- Energy, Social Enterprise, Technology
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- Asia Pacific
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India, Japan Launch $600 Million Fund for Low Carbon Emission Projects
The India-Japan Fund will target investment in sustainable projects.
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- Energy, Environment, Technology, WASH
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- Asia Pacific
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Belize to Launch Project to Make Biofuel From Seaweed Clogging Coasts
The facility could be scaled up with more financing and could sign a power purchase agreement for energy generated from the plant.
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- Energy, Technology
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- Latin America
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Analysis: How Can We Address the E-Waste Challenge and Promote a Sustainable Off-Grid Solar Industry?
At GOGLA we have been working with industry leaders for several years to address product quality and e-waste challenges.
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- Energy, Technology, Telecommunications, WASH
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- Global
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The Dark Side of Solar: How Off-Grid Products Are Creating Waste in Africa
Solar e-waste negatively impacts local communities; waste and landfill sites, commonly located close to poorer communities.
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- Energy, Technology, WASH
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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