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What’s the Most Efficient Way to Deploy Mini-Grid Distribution Infrastructure?: A Study Assesses Different Approaches — And Finds a Clear Winner
Mini-grids have emerged as a viable technology to accelerate energy access in sub-Saharan Africa, but if they hope to become commercially sustainable, their profitability and distribution infrastructure must improve. Tombo Banda, Charles Sweetland and Faisal Olanipekun at CrossBoundary share the preliminary results of a Mini-Grid Innovation Lab study that explores the most efficient ways to deploy a distribution grid, highlighting the benefits and challenges of different approaches.
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- Energy, Technology
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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
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Press Release: Perch Energy Raises $30 Million from Nuveen to Accelerate the Growth of Community Solar & Expand Access to Clean Energy Savings for All
Nuveen will leverage its impact investing expertise and affordable housing portfolio to further position Perch, the largest pure play community solar servicer.
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- Agriculture, Environment, Investing, Technology
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- Global
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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
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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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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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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