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Could Agri-PV Be Africa’s Next Big Solar Market Trend?

GreenTechMedia

Insiders predict agricultural companies could become major adopters of solar power in Africa as farmers seek to improve the cost and reliability of energy supplies. “The electricity demand and supply profiles of the agriculture sector make solar PV a perfect fit,” he said in an email.

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Elevate Your Business with the Powered By Planet Program

Planet Pulse

Today we’re announcing our newest partner program, Powered By Planet, which allows partners to design scalable business applications and platforms powered by Planet data–elevating their business to the next level.

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JPMorgan Chase partners with EDF to ensure zero carbon energy supply

Renewable Energy World

Financial services firm, JPMorgan Chase and energy company, EDF, have announced a collaboration to help power JPMorgan Chase’s UK offices with 100% renewable electricity. The collaboration will see JPMorgan Chase’s electricity consumption matched to renewable generation on a 24/7 basis.

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A Vibrant Cleantech Startup Ecosystem Takes Root in India

GreenTechMedia

Several floors below the firm’s balcony, power lines crisscross over piles of garbage, a fleet of rickshaws and cow patties on a rooftop, being dried for cooking fuel. ” Rapid growth in India’s renewable energy sector is driving demand for new technologies to modernize the country’s power sector.

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African School of Regulation launches to speed up energy transition

Smart Energy International

The African School of Regulation initiative has been launched to better regulate the African energy sector in support of the continent’s socio-economic development and environmental sustainability. The aim is to accelerate the energy transition and ensure that it is just, inclusive and cost-effective. ” Have you read?

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The role of antitrust law in creating energy democracy

Renewable Energy World

For this episode of the Local Energy Rules Podcast, a rebroadcast of episode 127 of the Building Local Power Podcast , host John Farrell speaks with guest Jean Su. Farrell and Su discuss how legal advocacy for energy democracy can overcome utility barriers to a renewable energy economy.

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The 2021 GreenBiz 30 Under 30

GreenBiz

Clean energy for Native American communities. Still others are driving sustainability at nonprofit organizations and consultancies. We’d like to express our appreciation to the World Business Council for Sustainable Business and Net Impact for helping to cast a global net for this year’s nominees. GreenBiz Editors.