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Acumen Invests in SokoFresh to Reduce Post-Harvest Losses for Farmers
Acumen’s investment aims to support SokoFresh in building out dozens more units, impacting the lives of thousands of farmers.
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- Agriculture, Energy, Social Enterprise, Technology
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- Global
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US Government to Provide US $27 Billion Funding for Green Energy and Solar Projects
Both public dollars and private capital will be used to invest in projects that can reduce pollution and lower energy costs for families, particularly those in low-income and disadvantaged communities.
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- Environment, WASH
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- North America
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Oikocredit Invests $5 Million in Yellow to Support Growth of Solar Home Systems in Africa
funding will enable Yellow to strengthen its operations in four countries in sub-Saharan Africa.
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Nigerian Clean Tech Startup, SunFi, Raises $2.325 Million in Seed Funding
SunFi is an energy financial technology platform that connects people who want solar to payment plans that match their needs.
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- Energy, Finance, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- digital payments, solar, startups
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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
- Region
- 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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