Climate Tech VC

DECEMBER 4, 2023

In new funds, energy transition infrastructure is bringing in the big bucks with Brookfield's record-breaking $28B infra fund and Antin's $1.2B Near-term commitments include 6 GW of clean energy in India alongside considerations for wind and solar in Africa and rural electrification in Latin America.

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Charged

DECEMBER 18, 2023

We humans are, at least in theory, proceeding with a broad range of measures to slow climate change —deploying renewable energy sources, protecting forests, cleaning up industrial emissions, etc. In India, Hero MotoCorp offers an electric scooter for under $1,800. Ride-sharing companies such as Ola are beginning to electrify.

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Climate Tech VC

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

An historic climate summit in Nairobi last week underscored the need for drastic changes in climate finance and clean energy development. Battery recycling attracts another big check with a $542M Series D, and food recycling attracts $70M. toward clean energy investments and $450M for carbon credits. Happy Monday!

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CleanTechnica

APRIL 25, 2024

Bboxx is a data-driven super platform that is working to help transform lives by unlocking potential through connecting consumers and deploying innovative products across Africa. Following its successful acquisition of solar energy frontrunner PEG Africa in 2022, Bboxx is now positively impacting the lives of more than 3.6

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CleanTechnica

APRIL 1, 2024

Like many parts of Africa, motorcycles are the most popular form of transportation among Rwanda’s 13.3 continued] The post Solar-Powered Battery Swap Stations Could Speed Rwanda’s Shift to Electric “Motos” appeared first on CleanTechnica. million people.

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CleanTechnica

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

A new, eye-catching EV battery swapping station from the firm Spiro levels up rider services and sets the table for rapid global expansion. The post EV Battery Swapping Takes Over Africa, Is US Next? appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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CleanTechnica

MARCH 17, 2023

How did a US/Norwegian national end up founding a business in Ghana with the aim of advancing energy access in Ghana and beyond? His family moved across West Africa for over 30 years, mainly […] Well, Erik Nygard lived in Ghana during his formative years, before going to university in the US and then the UK.

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