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Sun King Secures USD $7 Million Boost From Lendable For Expanding Clean Energy Access In Africa

This collaboration between Sun King and Lendable stands as a testament to the shared vision of creating a more sustainable and inclusive energy future for Africa.

Source

SolarQuarter (link opens in a new window)

Categories

Energy, Technology

Region

Sub-Saharan Africa

Tags

energy access, fintech, innovation, off-grid energy, PAYGO finance, renewable energy

Press Release: DFC CEO Marks U.S. $500 Million Loan for Strategic Supply Chain Diversification With Launch of New Energy Manufacturing Facility in India

The new First Solar facility reflects the United States’ commitment to financing more diverse supply chains that invest in local communities, create jobs, and ensure high standards, including in labor rights.

Source

U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (link opens in a new window)

Categories

Energy, Technology

Region

Asia Pacific

Tags

human rights, innovation, manufacturing, public-private partnerships, renewable energy, solar, supply chains

£8 Million Awarded to LEIA to Boost Energy Access in Global South

It is estimated this additional funding will result in a reduction of approx. 500,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions.

Source

Efficiency for Access (link opens in a new window)

Categories

Energy, Investing

Region

Sub-Saharan Africa

Tags

decarbonization, energy access, off-grid energy, renewable energy

Norway Votes for Deep-Sea Mining Despite Environmental Concerns

Parliament votes 80-20 in favor while scientists warn mining could devastate marine life.

Source

The Guardian (link opens in a new window)

Categories

Environment

Region

Europe & Eurasia

Tags

blue economy, mining, regulations, renewable energy

Chilean Government Retains Majority Stake in Lithium Production in Chile

Thanks to this agreement the Chilean State, local communities, and in particular, the Antofagasta Region will benefit in a variety of ways.

Source

Emerging Technology News (link opens in a new window)

Categories

Energy, Technology

Region

Latin America

Tags

energy access, mining, renewable energy

James Militzer

NextBillion’s Most Influential Articles of 2023: Announcing the Three Winners of our Annual Contest

As 2024 gets underway, we'd like to announce the results of NextBillion’s annual “Most Influential Article of the Year” contest. This year's contest featured a strong slate of articles, covering a diverse array of topics ranging from systems change to decarbonization, in sectors that included energy, agriculture, finance and more. We've highlighted the three winners, as selected by our readers, in this article.

Categories

Agriculture, Energy, Environment, Finance, Investing, Social Enterprise, Technology, WASH

Tags

accelerators, decarbonization, digital inclusion, energy access, financial inclusion, food security, hygiene, impact investing, infrastructure, microfinance, off-grid energy, renewable energy, scale, smallholder farmers, solar, systems change, waste

Press Release: DFC Approves 17 Transactions Totaling More Than $3.3 Billion in Q1 of FY2024

The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) approved 17 new transactions in the first quarter of FY2024 at the board and sub-board levels.

Source

U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (link opens in a new window)

Categories

Investing

Region

Global

Tags

food security, global development, infrastructure, lending, MSMEs, renewable energy

Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund Acts as Cornerstone Investor to Anchor Zambia’s First Green Bond

EAIF acted as the cornerstone investor of the bond issued by CEC Renewables (CECR).

Source

Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund (EAIF) (link opens in a new window)

Categories

Energy

Region

Sub-Saharan Africa

Tags

impact bonds, infrastructure, renewable energy, solar