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The Path Towards Africa’s $1.5 Trillion Green Hydrogen Economy
With enabling policies and adequate investments in place, Africa has an opportunity to leverage its vast solar energy resources to create a $1 trillion green hydrogen economy.
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- Energy
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Despite Billions to Get off Coal, Why Is Indonesia Still Building New Coal Plants?
Despite Indonesia's renewable aspirations, the country has many coal-friendly policies which this deal might not address, including an exemption to build more coal plants.
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- Energy, Environment
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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- e-mobility, renewable energy, solar
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Analysis: How the U.S. Can Better Support Africa’s Energy Transition
The climate and energy policies of the United States and African countries should build on three shared interests—and address three strategic tensions.
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- Energy
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Madagascar Solar Firm Secures Funding to Connect 50,000 Households
Off-grid solar power, spearheaded by a variety of start-ups, has gained in popularity in Africa.
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- Energy
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- housing, renewable energy, solar, startups
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DOE Launches $10 Million Prize to Accelerate Community Solar in Underrepresented Communities
DOE’s Community Power Accelerator™ will help create pipeline of projects ready for financing, award-winning projects demonstrate best practices in community solar.
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- Energy
- Region
- North America
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Loom Solar Raises $2 Million Funding from SIMA Funds
Loom Solar has raised $2 Million funding from US based Social Investment Managers and Advisors (SIMA) under the Energy Access Relief Fund (EARF) supported by the World Bank, DFC, BII, FMO, IFC and others.
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- Energy
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- Asia Pacific
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LeapFrog Invests $70 Million in Kenya-Based Solar Home Systems Provider Sun King
The recent investment will help in the expansion of Sun King, enabling them to accelerate rural electrification.
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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New Community Solar Microgrids for Nigeria
Energy services company Husk Power Systems has secured funding from Germany’s development finance institution DEG.
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- Energy
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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