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A Roadmap to Modern Energy in Rural Africa: How Minigrids Are Poised to Power the Region’s Economic Growth
Universal electrification is the key to unlocking sub-Saharan Africa's vast potential. But according to Brad Mattson at Husk Power Systems, despite the growing consensus that solar minigrids are the key to providing modern electricity in rural Africa, scale remains elusive in the continent's minigrid industry. In the aftermath of Husk's recent announcement that it has become the first rural minigrid developer to achieve profitability, Mattson explores the roadmap he and his fellow Husk executives have created, which defines a clear pathway to profitability and scale for the industry.
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- Energy
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Press Release: South Africa: TotalEnergies Signs Renewable Power Purchase Agreements with Sasol and Air Liquide
The two projects will provide competitive and available renewable electricity to decarbonize Sasol and Air Liquide’s production.
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- Energy
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- employment, renewable energy, solar
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AfricaGoGreen Fund Closes US $47 Million in New Equity Investments to Advance Climate Resilience in Africa
The funding will allow AGGF to broaden its financing for climate-friendly projects in Africa.
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- Energy
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Acumen Invests in SokoFresh to Reduce Post-Harvest Losses for Farmers
Acumen’s investment aims to support SokoFresh in building out dozens more units, impacting the lives of thousands of farmers.
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- Agriculture, Energy, Social Enterprise, Technology
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- Global
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Renault and Nissan Investing $600 Million in New Models for India, Including Two EVs
The investment is planned to support the new projects, which will see up to 2,000 additional new jobs created at the Renault Nissan Technology & Business Center in Chennai.
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- Energy, Technology
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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Africa Getting Little of $382 Billion Renewable Energy Projects Cash
This highlights a major funding gap foiling green transition and energy access on the continent.
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- Energy
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Oikocredit Invests $5 Million in Yellow to Support Growth of Solar Home Systems in Africa
funding will enable Yellow to strengthen its operations in four countries in sub-Saharan Africa.
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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India Pledges $4.3 Billion for Cleaner Energy
The announcement shows growing momentum for India’s shift to cleaner energy after a temporary slowdown during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. In
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- Asia Pacific
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