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Analysis: Emerging Economies Need Much More Private Financing for Climate Transition
A broad mix of policies is needed to unlock the necessary private capital in emerging market and developing economies and ensure a positive climate impact.
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- Energy, Environment
- Region
- Global
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Modern Cooking Facility for Africa to Deploy €16 Million for Clean Cooking from November 2023
This second commitment will support access to environmentally-friendly cookstoves in several sub-Saharan African countries.
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- Energy, Environment, Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Successful Pilot Shows Localised Repair as Viable Solution to 91% Of Non-functioning Solar Lights Across Zambia
In their pilot programme, SolarAid tested decentralised local repair models, which they discovered built trust in the rural communities and further benefited local business and speed of repair.
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- Energy, Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Press Release: Wind Energy Playing Key Role in Africa’s Energy Supply but Transformational Potential Still Untapped, Finds GWEC Report
The report details the benefits of wind energy development on the continent, with case studies that explore job creation, grid stabilisation and the expansion of complementary technologies like hydropower and solar.
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- Energy
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Colombian Virtual Energy Marketing Company Bia Raises $16.5 Million
Bia provides innovative solutions as an alternative to traditional paper-based billing to address the evolving demands of the energy market.
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- Energy, Technology
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- Latin America
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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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