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Sun King raises $260M to widen clean energy access in Africa, Asia

TechCrunch

Part of the funding will be used to expand the business’ presence. This investment in Sun King marks an incredible inflection point for the global off-grid solar industry,” said Walsh. Sun King is leading a global transformation in the way we provide electricity to consumers in Africa and Asia.

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

TechCrunch

The commitment is contained under the 24/7 Carbon-free Energy Compact , by leading energy buyers, suppliers, equipment manufacturers and governments, representing a global effort to accelerate the uptake of carbon-free electricity as a way of averting the perilous effects of climate change. Image Credits: Husk Power Systems.

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Green Technology Summit Heads to Europe (and It's Kind Of a Big Deal)

Tech Soup

The events draw nonprofit and commercial refurbishers, environmentalists, policy makers, and green technology innovators, as well as international refurbishers who offer a global view of electronics refurbishing and recycling. Jim says he particularly enjoys the opportunity for spirited debates about industry standards for electronics reuse.

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