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Press Release: Sun King and Citi Close First $130 Million Sustainable Securitisation to Broaden Access to Finance for Off-Grid Solar in Kenya
The transaction aims to expedite clean and reliable energy access for Kenyan families and businesses.
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- Energy
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Clime Capital, Touchstone Partners Back Solar Cleantech Platform ‘Stride’ to Accelerate Vietnam’s Low-Carbon Transition
Stride helps residential and small business consumers take the next step toward a clean energy future.
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- Energy, Technology
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- Asia Pacific
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Sudden Reduction of Subsidy of Electric Two-Wheelers May Lead to Major Decline in EV Adoption in India
The Heavy Industries Ministry has notified changes for reducing subsidy provided under FAME-II (Faster Adoption of Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles in India) scheme applicable on electric two-wheelers registered on or after June 1, 2023.
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- Energy, Technology
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- Asia Pacific
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- e-mobility, transportation
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Solar Power Due to Overtake Oil Production Investment for First Time -IEA
Investment in clean energy will extend its lead over spending on fossil fuels in 2023, according to the International Energy Agency.
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- Energy, Technology
- Region
- Global
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Uber Steps up EV Push in India With Uber Green
Ride-hailing platform Uber Technologies (UBER.N) is stepping up its efforts to go green in India.
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- Energy, Technology
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- Asia Pacific
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Press Release: Odyssey Raises $15 Million Series A to Accelerate Emerging Market Energy Transition
Odyssey, a business-in-a-box software platform for distributed energy in emerging markets, announced the closing of its Series A funding round.
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- Energy, Investing, Technology
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- Global
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DFC Commits $49.5 Million to Help Genus Power Expand Smart Meter Program in India
This initiative is expected to optimize and improve grid efficiency in India.
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- Energy, Technology
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- Asia Pacific
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Analysis: Why a Major IFC Solar Initiative Failed to Scale in Africa
Scaling Solar sought to address some challenges but development experts are urging IFC to take a close look at the program and learn from its alleged failures.
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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