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Press Release: GOGLA Launches Initiative to Strengthen and Scale Consumer Protection in the Off-Grid Solar Sector
Strong consumer protection in the off-grid solar space is critical for achieving a clean energy transition for all.
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- Energy, Impact Assessment
- Region
- Global
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Press Release: Palmetto Closes $150 Million Investment from TPG Rise Climate
Palmetto announced it has raised $150 million to continue spurring the adoption of clean energy and access to residential solar across the United States.
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- Energy, Investing, Technology
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- North America
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New French Fund With 87.5 Million Euros Targets African Solar Development
A new investment fund with 87.5 million euros ($92.63 million) will finance solar power production across Africa.
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- Energy
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Husk Power First to Surpass 200 Minigrids Across Asia, Africa
Husk Power announced in January that it had become the first minigrid company to achieve corporate profitability.
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- Energy
- Region
- Global
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- business development, scale, solar
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Preparing Young Leaders to Solve the World’s Energy Challenges: Insights From Nine Business Case Studies Highlight Paths to a Sustainable Future
Confronting the world’s vast energy and climate challenges can be daunting, but a new generation of innovative entrepreneurs are developing the skills to tackle this threat head-on. Sandra Draheim at the William Davidson Institute (WDI) argues that business case studies are a key teaching tool for these young leaders. She shares nine energy and climate-related case studies from WDI Publishing (available at 50% off through March 31), and invites readers to take part in WDI's Energy Innovation in Low- and Middle-Income Countries Global Case Writing Competition, which offers cash prizes ranging from $1,000 to $3,000 to the three winners.
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- Education, Energy, Environment, Transportation
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Nigeria: Evtec to Install a 110 MWp Solar Power Plant for Tingo Foods in the Delta
Under the agreement, Evtec will build a 110 MWp solar photovoltaic plant to power a factory of Tingo Foods, MICT's subsidiary in Nigeria.
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- Energy
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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BlueOrchard Accelerates Renewable Energy Generation in India
A BlueOrchard Finance Ltd managed infrastructure fund is investing in U-Solar in India.
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- Energy
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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Togo: $64 Million From the World Bank for Solar Energy and Electricity Storage
The funding is intended for the electrification of at least 60 localities in Togo.
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- Energy
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- renewable energy, solar
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