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

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Its current systems can power lights, mobile phones and small home appliances like TVs. Part of the funding will be used to expand the business’ presence. The company was founded in 2007 by T. Patrick Walsh (CEO) and Anish Thakkar. Sun King has previously raised $170 million in equity and debt funding.

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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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Husk Power Systems , a clean energy company that has been at the forefront of fueling rural electrification since 2008, is planning to launch 500 solar mini-grids in Nigeria over the next five years. Image Credits: Husk Power Systems. Image Credits: Husk Power Systems.

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

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Qotto , a solar kits provider with operations in Burkina Faso and Benin, has raised $8 million in a Series A equity-debt round led by the IBL group, a billion-dollar conglomerate headquartered in Mauritius with business interests in a number of sectors including energy, financial services, logistics, distribution, and engineering.