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The Time is Now for a Renewable Energy Transition in Haiti
Though they have comparable populations and share the same Caribbean island, the energy capacity in the Dominican Republic exceeds that of Haiti by a factor of 10 to one. Carl Black at Deetken Impact explores that discrepancy and argues that, though fossil fuels still represent over 85% of installed capacity in both countries, they also present an enticing opportunity for renewable energy development.
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Press Release: SunFunder Makes First Investment in Nigeria With Daystar Power
SunFunder, a solar finance company providing debt capital to solar enterprises in emerging markets, today announced its first disbursement in Nigeria, part of a facility of up to $4m with commercial and industrial (C&I) solar developer, Daystar Power.
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India to Boost Renewables by Over $800 Million in 2020
In India, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has been given an annual increase of 10.62% or INR 57.53 billion (approximately $806.65 million) in the country’s 2020 national budget.
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Solar Energy Storage Faces a Battery of Challenges – How to Overpower Them
Diesel electricity generation is expensive, unsustainable and harmful to users' health and the environment. But it still dominates the energy mix in emerging markets. Why? According to Alec Macklis at Gridspan Energy, one reason is that solar energy is intermittent by nature, making it hard to incorporate into a reliable energy system. But though this problem can be solved by better energy storage, solar + storage solutions haven't gained major traction. He explores the reasons for this, and presents an innovative energy storage approach that could help.
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Uganda’s Thirst for Hydropower Raises Fears for Environment
Last June, Bonang Power and Energy, a South African company, announced it had applied for a licence to build a 360MW hydro plant at Uhuru Falls – which is adjacent to Murchison Falls. It was a further blow to conservationists, already reeling from news that energy company Total E&P Uganda had been given approval to develop six oilfields in the park, to the north of Lake Albert.
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India’s $62 Billion Sanitation Economy Is Fueling Entrepreneurs in Renewable Energy
The crisis is fueling a growing number of companies and “sanipreneurs” to cash in by finding ways to turn human waste into valuable resources, including renewable energy.
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Shedding Light on Women in Solar: How – And Why – Off-Grid Solar Companies Should Hire More Female Sales Agents
Off-grid solar companies need large sales forces to reach last-mile consumers. But though they often struggle to build these sales forces, and though there's a large pool of female candidates to choose from, only 35% of their salespeople are women. Scott A. Roy at Whitten & Roy Partnership discusses the false assumptions that keep solar companies from hiring women, and explores the reasons why female sales agents are actually better all-around performers than men.
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Nomura Aims for More Sustainable Wall Street Role
Nomura's topsy-turvy history of trying to build a successful US investment bank has made it the butt of rivals' jokes. Now the Japanese group is taking another stab, buying renewable-energy boutique Greentech Capital Advisors.
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