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Power Plays: China’s Changing Energy Financing in Africa
Loans to Africa have been driven by China’s policy banks in support for coal and hydropower, but a more diverse cast of creditors could steer support towards greener ventures.
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- Energy, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Kamoa Copper and Crossboundary Energy Sign Agreement for a Groundbreaking Baseload Renewable Energy System in the DRC
This solar project is the first of its kind in Africa and will include a 222 MWp solar PV system and a 123 MVA/526 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS).
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- Energy, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- mining, renewable energy, solar
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Press Release: GOGLA and IKEA Foundation Unveil New Resources to Enhance Off-Grid Solar’s Climate Impact
These resources can be used by companies, climate funds, governments, and development organisations to design and implement off-grid solar business models, investments and programmes to improve resilience and adaptation.
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- Energy, Technology
- Region
- Global
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- climate change, NGOs, off-grid energy, solar
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SEforALL Global Forum Mobilized Over $900 Million for Clean Energy
Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) has announced the mobilization of more than $900 million to scale energy access and drive the clean energy transition.
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Press Release: Agros Closes Series A Funding Round of US$4.25 Million to Scale Solar-Powered Irrigation in Southeast Asia
This investment, which follows Agros's pre-Series A round of US$2.7 million raised less than 2 years ago, underscores the company's rapid growth and commitment to transforming agriculture in Southeast Asia.
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- Agriculture, Energy, Investing
- Region
- South Asia
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AmpereHour Energy Secures $5 Million In Series A Funding
The current investment will enable AmpereHour Energy to accelerate the deployment of its innovative solutions.
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- Energy
- Region
- Global
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- corporations, innovation, manufacturing, solar, wind
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BNP Paribas AM Establishes €800 Million Venture and Impact Platform
The Venture and Impact platform is dedicated to innovation and venture capital, within its Private Assets division.
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- Environment, Investing
- Region
- Global
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- ESG, fintech, impact investing, innovation, solar, venture capital
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SunShell Power Seeks $14 Million Funding, Engages Impact Investors
Kolkata-based renewable energy solutions provider SunShell Power is set to raise $14 million by the financial year 2026-27 to expand its solar power installation capacity under the renewable energy service company (Resco) model.
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- Energy
- Region
- South Asia
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