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Crowd power report
Energy access crowdfunding: Who funds it and why?
This report explores not only the profiles of those funding energy access-related crowdfunding campaigns, but also their motivations to contribute.
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New report examines challenges and best practices for promoting productive use of energy in African micro-grids
Demand for electricity from small industries and businesses (productive use of energy - PUE), is a key success factor for micro-grids according to a new report.
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Community champions inspiring local entrepreneurs in Tanzania’s newly electrified villages
In the newly electrified villages of Tanzania’s Tanga and Pwani regions, productive use of energy (PUE) champions are playing a critical role in helping other entrepreneurs see how electricity could boost income, improve livelihoods and transform rural areas.
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New report explores the key to successfully crowdfunding energy projects
This report offers campaign-makers in the off-grid energy space the tools and knowledge to develop a successful crowdfunding campaign.
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Displaced families say ‘We’ll pay for power’
Thousands of refugee families want to pay for better energy supplies so they can take control of their lives, according to a new report.
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New report explores the role of crowdfunding in raising finance for energy access businesses and projects
This report examines the role and use of crowdfunding by start-ups and non-profits raising capital.
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