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Cleantech Qotto embarks on growth plan backed by $8M funding

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The Off-Grid Energy Access Fund (FEI-OGEF), Cordaid, and Qotto’s existing investors also participated in the round. Sun King raises $260M to widen clean energy access in Africa, Asia Founded in 2016, Qotto designs and distributes stand-alone solar kits and lanterns to individuals residing in the least electrified regions of Africa.

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Clean energy firm Husk signs UN energy compact as it begins solar mini-grid expansion in Nigeria, rest of Africa

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The renewable energy firm revealed the plans today when it announced the signing of a voluntary commitment with the United Nations to grow its energy market in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. Sub-Saharan Africa accounts for 75% of the world’s population with no access to renewable energy solutions and electricity.

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