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Disruptive Technology of Solar-Power Bus Kit Launches in Germany
A first of its kind solar-powered bus kit solution launches in Germany. Will this be the example to follow in Africa?
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- Energy
- Region
- Europe & Eurasia
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- innovation, renewable energy, solar
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Press Release: CrossBoundary Energy Secures US $40 Million in Equity to Expand Commercial and Industrial Portfolio Across Africa
The equity will allow CrossBoundary Energy to further scale its investments in renewable energy solutions for commercial and industrial businesses across Africa.
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Persistent Energy Raises $10 Million to Grow its Clean-Tech Venture Building Business in Africa
Persistent Energy has raised $10 million in Series C funding to grow its climate venture building business in Africa.
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- Energy, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- renewable energy
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Analysis: Why Hydropower’s Human Rights Problem May Be Insurmountable
Long delays and countless human rights abuses make it hard to see hydropower playing a major role in net zero.
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- Energy
- Region
- Global
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EDFI and Oikocredit invest $8 Million in Solar Panda’s Solar Kits in Kenya
Canadian company Solar Panda is using the pay-as-you-go model to spread its electricity access solutions in Kenya.
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- Energy
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Press Release: Governments and Donors Urged to Step up Support for Minigrids to Accelerate Universal Energy Access in Rural Areas in Africa
The Africa Minigrid Developers Association (AMDA) has today called for more support from governments and donors to the minigrid sector in Africa.
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Analysis: Husk Power: Solar Energy Is Key To Replacing Diesel And Advancing Sustainable Growth In Africa
World Bank research notes solar mini-grids are the most cost-effective form of rural electrification for nearly 500 million people.
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- Energy
- Region
- Global
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EU Launches 1.3 Billion € Nigerian Green Energy Project Under Team Europe Initiative (Tei)
The project is aimed at stimulating sustainable climate-smart agriculture and renewable energy for economic growth and diversification.
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- Agriculture, Energy
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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