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Palmetto Pledges $5 Million to Women’s Solar Training in Africa
Under “Get Solar, Give Solar,’ Palmetto has pledged a $5 million, multi-year commitment to offer significant support for Solar Sister’s core operation.
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- Energy
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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It’s Time for More Open Source in Energy Access. Here’s Why.
What needs to happen to achieve global access to energy by 2030? Tamara Mahoney of EnAccess spent several years talking to energy access innovators about the best way to move the sector forward, and a common viewpoint emerged from those conversations: An open-source approach is necessary to achieve universal energy access. She explains why this model is both effective and inevitable, and discusses EnAccess' efforts to support new technologies, business models and knowledge in energy access by funding and sharing open-source tools and innovations.
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- Energy
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Press Release: Deetken Impact Sustainable Energy Announces Its First Investment in Solar Energy in Jamaica With Soléco Energy
Through a common equity investment in a Special Purpose Vehicle, the funds will finance solar PV distributed generation projects for commercial and industrial clients using long-term solar lease agreements.
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- Energy
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- North America
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Press Release: Schroders and BlueOrchard’s Climate Impact Strategy Rapidly Attracts $100 Million
Schroder ISF BlueOrchard Emerging Markets Climate Bond Fund has attracted USD $100 million in less than three months since launch.
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- Energy, Environment
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- Global
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Chevron Triples Low-Carbon Investment, but Avoids 2050 Net-Zero Goals
Oil producers globally are under mounting pressure from investors and governments to join the fight against climate change and sharply cut greenhouse gas emissions by mid-century, with U.S. majors lagging efforts by European companies.
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Analysis: The Hollow Promise of Net-Zero Carbon Pledges
Countries and corporations around the globe are talking up their climate credentials, pledging to achieve “net-zero” carbon emissions but unfortunately, there are no standard guidelines for achieving net zero or carbon neutral emissions.
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- Environment
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- Global
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Aktivco Signs $71 Million Credit Facility to Supply Green Energy to Telecom Towers in Africa
This credit strengthens their ability to meet the demand of telecom operators for green and efficient energy to secure their networks.
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- Energy, Telecommunications
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Analysis: Renewable Energy Projects in Rural Ghana Have Some Built-in Limitations
Despite efforts, internationally funded renewable energy projects in Africa have often failed after these organizations withdrew their support.
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- Energy
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- Sub-Saharan Africa