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Shell Foundation and Accion announce new programme to finance and scale emission-reducing technologies in emerging markets
The Climate and Finance Innovations (ClimaFii) Alliance seeks to bring financing and sustainable energy solutions to microenterprises across India and…
21st January 2025Testing the feasibility of solar cooling for Kenyan dairy farmers
A pilot group of dairy farmers across three Kenyan counties have been testing the impact of solar refrigeration on reducing…
20th December 2024India Ag Financing Impact Report shows 600k farmers reached in first two years
The Covid-19 Response Programme for Agri-transition in India was established in 2021 to connect smallholder farmers with essential finance and…
27th November 2024Keep It Cool wins Earthshot prize
Shell Foundation portfolio partner, Keep IT Cool, was announced this week as a winner of the 2024 Earthshot Prize in…
08th November 2024GreenPod Labs Secures $50,000 Post-Harvest Loss Innovation Prize for Active Packaging Solution
GreenPod Labs, a pioneering biotech firm, has been announced as the recipient of a $50,000 Post-Harvest Loss Innovation Prize, awarded…
04th October 2024Kofa Technologies and PASH Global Lead £6.15 million Battery Swapping Network Launch in Ghana with Support from Shell Foundation and UK Government
£6.15 million initiative to accelerate electric vehicle adoption in Ghana, led by Kofa Technologies in partnership with PASH Global. Shell…
19th September 2024How Sistema.bio Creates Value from Waste Through Carbon Markets
Shell Foundation seeks clean energy solutions that benefit all, emphasising an inclusive energy transition for both emerging and developed markets,…
16th July 2024Kofa’s journey to transforming Africa’s energy landscape
The following piece is an introduction to two articles, “Powering Progress: Kofa’s Journey to Transform Africa’s Energy Landscape” and “Quiet…
19th April 2024TEA Forum highlights critical need for partnerships in scaling clean energy
The clean energy access sector needs agile financing mechanisms and strong partnerships to help scale innovative and inclusive solutions for…
28th March 2024