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U.S. Launches $7 Billion Program to Bring Solar to Low-Income Households
The Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday launched a $7 billion competitive grant program that aims to give low-income communities access to residential solar panels.
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- Energy, Technology
- Region
- North America
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- renewable energy, solar
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India to Lead Impact Measurement Market in Asia-Pacific With Over $500 Million Revenue by 2030
The finding is part of 'The Size of ESG, Sustainability and Impact Measurement & Management Market' study by Aspire Circle and Aspire Impact.
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- Impact Assessment, Investing
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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Press Release: Distribution Network Infrastructure Drives Down Capex And Boosts IRR For Mini-Grids, CrossBoundary Mini-Grid Innovation Lab Finds
Analysis of data from 2020 to 2023 shows that the adoption of grid densification positively impacts grid economics, customer acquisition, and grid utilization.
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- Energy, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Press Release: New Report: Evaluation of the Shifting Systems Initiative
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors (RPA) is pleased to announce the release of the evaluation report for its groundbreaking Shifting Systems Initiative (SSI).
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- Investing, Technology
- Region
- Global
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Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund Invests $30 Million in Eastcastle Infrastructure
The project aims to include benefits associated with democratizing access to markets.
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- Investing, Technology, Telecommunications
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- infrastructure, MSMEs
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7 African Startups on WEF Technology Pioneers List
Seven African tech startups have been named by the World Economic Forum (WEF) among its selection of the 100 most promising Technology Pioneers of 2022.
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- Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- innovation
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World Bank Approves Indonesia Loan, Funding for Clean Energy and Health
The World Bank said on Tuesday it had approved a $1.14 billion project to expand access to cleaner electricity in Indonesia.
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- Energy, Technology
- Region
- South Asia
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Independent Research Confirms Value of Bayer’s Smallholder Farming Initiatives
New analysis confirms / Majorities of around 70 to 90 percent of smallholder farmers surveyed report positive social benefits.
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- Agriculture, Technology
- Region
- Global
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