Energy 4 Impact is Mercy Corps' energy innovation platform dedicated to improving access to clean energy and promoting climate-resilient development.
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⚡NEW report: "Inclusive innovation: building resilient grid systems across sub-Saharan Africa"
With challenges like ageing assets & regular outages undermining grid & mini-grid performance, innovators are developing solutions - from modular storage to real-time analytics..(1/2)
...to build smarter, more resilient and integrated systems.
We’re proud to have authored this innovation showcase report for #EnergyCatalyst, featuring in-depth case studies, trend analysis, cross-cutting learnings & recommendations for scaling impact.
🔗 bit.ly/3KjkgNl
📊 Crowd Power's new State of the Market report is here!
💰$42m raised for energy access crowdfunding in 2024
⚡C&I solar surges to 67% of volumes
💡Platforms are innovating fast to keep investors engaged
Find out how the sector is evolving: 🔗bit.ly/4nr4Ioo
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When women lead, communities thrive 🌍✨
With support from ENERGIA & @mercycorps/ @Energy4Impact , Aminata grew her clean energy business ⚡, tripled her income 📈 & created jobs 👩🔧👨🔧.
Read more: energia.org/womens-know-how-…
Congrats to @EmpowerRwanda on this award for their work on our #FICCARS program! This initiative supports women from informal settlements to access #cleancooking solutions on credit while enhancing their financial capabilities - a key step towards forging pathways out of poverty.
This is remarkable!! We are thrilled to announce that @EmpowerRwanda was awarded the Crystal Prize for Best Women’s Community Programme of the Year 2025 at this year’s Rwanda Women in Business Awards and Conference (RWIBAC)! 🏆
This recognition was awarded to our impactful #FICCARS Programme, which empowers women through financial inclusion and clean cooking solutions in partnership with @mercycorps @Energy4Impact. #FICCARS aims at reducing time spent collecting firewood, fighting Gender-Based Violence, improving health, boosting income-generating opportunities, and strengthening family economies.
This is our second consecutive win at #RWIBAC where in 2024 @EmpowerRwanda won an Award as the Civil Society Organization of the Year and it’s a true testament to the dedication of our team and the power of community-led change.
We are deeply grateful to @1000HillsEvents and the @NationalWomencauncil for this recognition. Your support fuels our mission and thanks for believing in our work. Onwards and upwards! #RWIBAC2025 #EmpowerHer #WomenInLeadership #FICCARS #CleanCooking #CommunityImpact
📢 Congratulations to African energy start-ups @SunPluggedEn, Ventura Logistics, @EcityEnergy & Farm Warehouse. Through @GET_invest’s Finance Readiness Support, our advisory will help them secure vital funding to scale their #cleanenergy innovations.
More: bit.ly/4jH0o33
🔥 Our 3-yr climate-friendly cooking project, funded by @theGCF, developed markets for improved cookstoves in coastal Kenya that cut biomass fuel use by up to 50% and reduce harmful smoke. Headline results: 2.5k entrepreneurs supported, 421 jobs created & 129,000+ stoves sold...
The impact: improved household health & finances, stronger local economies, reduced emissions & deforestation. The project proves what's possible when we bring market development strategies to supporting climate-friendly businesses. Discover more: bit.ly/3Gsd1QR
Our latest report explores the role of crowdfunding in financing clean cooking companies. From 2016 to 2024, debt crowdfunding has seen 64% annual growth. Dive into insights from companies like @BurnMfg and platforms like @bettervest and @CharmImpact 👉 bit.ly/3Y1F7s2
We’re bridging finance & clean cooking for women in informal settlements! 💰🔥 Our FICCARS program helps low-income women in Rwanda & Sierra Leone afford cleaner cooking, save money & build credit. Real change happens when finance meets energy access! 👉 bit.ly/4kI4skz
Spotlight on @PoweringPREO grantees piloting energy solutions in Africa bit.ly/431VV5M
🍽️Ecobora: Solar cooking in schools
💉Drop Access: Solar vaccine cooling
☀️ICE Solar: Rooftop solar for MSMEs
🧺Farm Warehouse: E-commerce for farmers
🚜Simusolar: Solar irrigation
Looking forward to UrbanShift Forum for Africa in Nairobi next week! A key moment to discuss how urban planning can tackle rapid urbanisation & climate breakdown. Find us to explore how clean energy access and efficiency can support green growth & climate resilience in cities.
Africa is responsible for less than 4% of global emissions but is disproportionately affected by climate breakdown. The time to act is now.
Next week, city leaders will convene at the UrbanShift Africa Forum in Nairobi and share how they are scaling up climate action in cities.
ALT A graphic titled 'A green and resilient Africa' with a backdrop of Nairobi's skyline featuring modern skyscrapers. In the foreground, there is a lush green space. The event dates, 17-19 February 2025, and location, Nairobi, Kenya, are noted at the bottom.
❄️Our latest report for #EnergyCatalyst explores how innovation in #SustainableCooling can drive economic development, improve health, reduce waste & ensure a just transition – featuring case studies on pioneering cold chain projects.
Discover more 👉bit.ly/4jNSrJO
🔋⚡Spotlight on sustainability! @PoweringPREO is proud to support innovators transforming renewable energy use in Africa with second-life battery solutions. From e-waste management to sustainable farming, these projects show the power of circularity. ♻️🌱bit.ly/3PLspsY
📣 9 days left! Are you a business or non-profit in sub-Saharan Africa driving renewable energy solutions? Apply for a @PoweringPREO grant of up to €200,000 to boost livelihoods & climate resilience. Deadline: 31 Jan 2025. Details here 👉 lnkd.in/gXGJ67C
📢Are you shaping or supporting sustainable cooling solutions? Join this #EnergyCatalyst webinar exploring market opportunities & strategies to overcome adoption barriers - plus get insights from cold chain innovators.
⏰Jan 28; 10-11:15am UTC
Sign up 👉bit.ly/4aiz2wv
Africa’s cities face a growing energy access challenge, especially in informal settlements housing nearly 60% of urban residents. Two studies show how tailored financing, public-private partnerships, and innovative models can unlock clean cooking solutions bit.ly/4jny2uP
📣Just 3 weeks left to apply for @PoweringPREO’s catalytic grants! Innovators in sub-Saharan Africa: secure up to €200,000 to pilot or pivot business models harnessing renewable energy for livelihoods, incomes & climate resilience. Deadline: 31 Jan 2025👉bit.ly/4j5uspa
📣Calling innovators in sub-Saharan Africa! @PoweringPREO is offering catalytic grants of up to €200K to support business models harnessing the productive use of renewable energy to boost incomes, improve livelihoods, & enhance climate resilience👉lnkd.in/gXGJ67C