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The impact firm ecoligo has successfully completed an oversubscribed financing round of 11 million euros. This infusion of capital was led by existing investors with the participation of two new investors. Among them: - The Energy Entrepreneurs Growth Fund is an impact fund domiciled in Luxembourg, managed by Triple Jump BV and advised by Persistent Energy. This innovative fund provides catalytic financing for early and growth-stage companies operating in the access to energy ecosystem in Sub-Saharan Africa. Gaia Energy Impact Fund II (GEIF II) is a French venture capital fund focused on impact companies across the energy value chain from emerging markets. GEIF II is managed by Capital Croissance and advised by Gaia Impact. Martin Baart, founder and CEO of ecoligo GmbH, says: “We are proud to have won two additional reputed investment funds of our growth story in the spirit of the global energy transition. In the currently difficult market environment for scale ups, this is a massive success. We are also very pleased that existing shareholders, such as EIT InnoEnergy also participated in this round and demonstrated their continued believe in the company. We and our retail investors have helped many companies to independently cover their energy needs. This motivates both us and our investors.” Frédéric Pfister, Managing Partner of Gaia Impact, says: “We are thrilled to join the ecoligo journey. This decision stems from our deep conviction that private capital have a crucial role to play in providing businesses in developing countries with access to reliable and decarbonized energy. Throughout our due diligence process, we were profoundly impressed by the achievements of the ecoligo team. Their commitment to sustainability and their ability to implement innovative energy solutions are remarkable. By joining ecoligo, we are committed to actively support their mission and accompany them on the continued journey.” “We are delighted to announce our continued support and investment in ecoligo,” says Jan-Henrik Kuhlmann, Head of Direct Investments at Triple Jump. “Their commitment to providing accessible solar solutions in emerging markets for commercial and industrial clients aligns seamlessly with our mission to catalyse the transition towards renewable energy. We believe that this follow on investment will further propel ecoligo towards achieving its ambitious goals and solidify its position as a leader in the renewable energy market. With this latest solidify its position as a leader in the renewable energy market. With this latest investment, ecoligo is poised to expand its reach, accelerate project development, and forge new partnerships to drive even greater impact in the renewable energy sector.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/drzHkx2V #RenewableEnergy #Solar #CleanEnergy #Investment

?????????????? ???????????? ?????? ???????? ??????????????: ???????????????????? ?????? ??????????????, ?????? ???????? Greg Jackson, Founder and CEO of Octopus Energy embodies the modern entrepreneur who prioritizes control over risk. Since founding the company in 2015, he has grown it into the UK's second-largest household energy supplier, serving over 7 million customers. Octopus stands out for its customer-centric approach and innovative technology platform, Kraken, which manages everything from customer service to energy usage. Kraken's success has attracted investments from entities like Al Gore's sustainable energy fund and licensing deals with other utilities, positioning Octopus as an energy provider and a tech innovator. Jackson's commitment to renewable energy is evident in initiatives like offering free electricity during windy periods and advocating for reforms to expedite grid connections for renewable sources. He supports "locational pricing" to benefit regions producing renewable energy, aiming to reduce costs and promote sustainability. Despite challenges like increasing electricity prices and market competition, Octopus reported its first annual pre-tax profit and continues to expand through acquisitions and technological advancements. While no immediate plans exist for a public listing, Jackson remains focused on innovation and long-term investment to drive the energy transition. #RenewableEnergy #Innovation #OctopusEnergy #GregJackson #EnergyTech #Sustainability #Entrepreneurship #EnergyTransition https://lnkd.in/gastiWwQ

Energy transition remains a key theme of MyAsiaVC investments.

Clean Energy Ventures (CEV) raised $305 million for its second fund, surpassing its $200 million target due to high demand from investors like The Grantham Foundation for the Protection of the Environment and Carbon Equity. CEV is channelling funds into technologies beyond traditional solar and wind energy, targeting industrial decarbonization (e.g., emissions-reducing tech for cement and steel), efficient recycling and bioplastic production, and grid-improving technologies such as virtual power plants. “When you think about where do we need to have material impact, and where are sectors that technology really hasn’t changed for many, many decades, steel and cement rank at the top of the list. So we think there’s huge opportunity there," Daniel Goldman, co-founder and managing partner said to CNBC. #CleanEnergy #Decarbonization #PrivateEquity #ClimateTech #RenewableEnergy #SustainableInvesting #GreenTech #IndustrialDecarbonization #EnergyTransition #VentureCapital #TechInnovation #FutureOfEnergy #GreenInvestments

Two of the biggest global backers of India EQT Group & Temasek have decided to exit their green energy generation company O2 Power. With about a dozen such platforms available in the market, is everyone trying to make hay till the sun shines? New PPAs -- hybrid with storage added to the mix -- have made 17-18% dollar IRRs possible say industry experts. But will potential investors pay the multi billlion dollars enterprise value that the two marquee investors are seeking. What do you think? My story in The Economic Times today. #renewableenergy #solarenergy Hardeep Singh Puri Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited https://lnkd.in/dfqSGzjq

?? Europe must wake up to the concerns of its #cleantech industry! ?? It's imperative for Europe to listen to the cleantech community and corporate sector to understand "what is not working" and why investments are being redirected elsewhere. Thank you for the opportunity to share these insights @recharge and to discuss the pivotal role of policy in shaping the future of #cleantech investment. What do I say? 1?? There is a vibrant ecosystem of companies eager to scale and achieve global success. Europe has a flourishing of innovative firms ?? , and with the right support and policies, these companies can become major global players. 2?? Yet there are significant economic advantages the United States holds over Europe, particularly due to the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). ??This is especially evident in the context of CO2 usage (#CCU). In the US, companies benefit from tax credits when they reuse CO2 generated from operations, whereas in Europe, such actions are penalized with a carbon price (whilst virgin fossil fuels are exempt). Does that mean that most #CCU businesses will go the US to #scale?! 3?? Europe's goal should be to develop a coherent and effective response that addresses these challenges, and to #listen to what the #cleantech community is highlighting in terms of its challenges.

The Seed9 team (Maciej Szczepaniak, David Lacklen, David Anderson, Jackie Rogowski) is thrilled to announce our investment in Climatize, a pioneering platform opening up access to high-yield, high impact renewable energy projects for all classes of investors.? We have known the founders, Will Wiseman and Alba Forns, for over 2 years after mentoring their Techstars Boulder cohort, and they are an incredible team evidenced by their progress over the last year putting $3.5M to work building out 10 commercial and community solar farms??? and battery installations ??. While other platforms have democratized startup investing (AngelList) and fractional public stock ownership (Robinhood), Climatize is among the first in allowing retail, accredited and institutional investors to directly fund commercial renewable energy.? Download and check out the app for yourself, most projects yield 8-10% APY and there are great project summaries illustrating the impact of your investment: https://lnkd.in/ejavRPew Excitingly, this week Climatize was selected for Fast Company’s ?? World Changing Ideas list for both Company of the Year and Impact Investing.? Congrats Will and Alba, well deserved!? https://lnkd.in/g-54dSGc https://lnkd.in/e_82EU7H #ClimateTech? #ImpactInvesting #Renewables #Solar #FCWorldChangingIdeas

The #solar industry is making significant strides in cost efficiency, as discussed during pv magazine USA week. The recent dialogue I and others had discussing how “Solar wins on cost”-highlighted the challenges, trends, and solutions shaping the sector while emphasizing how solar's cost structure benefits all segments: residential, C&I, and utility. I'm grateful to Aurora Solar and pv magazine Global for the opportunity to showcase the driving forces behind these advancements. Engaging with fellow experts in the field was both enlightening and enjoyable. It's fascinating to witness diverse perspectives converging on shared goals for the industry's prosperity. Explore more on this insightful discussion: https://lnkd.in/e2zBseEw #Solar #RenewableEnergy #CostEfficiency #startups #finance #climate

Explore how 2023's solar sector funding soared to $34.3B, hitting a decade peak, with major deals like 1KOMMA5°°'s $471M round leading the charge. #SolarInvestment #RenewableEnergy #MercomCapitalReport

?? EnergyLab alumni?Gridcog?has secured $6.4 million in funding to accelerate its growth in the UK and Europe! This will allow the company to bring its tracking platform to more customers across the world ?? ?? ??? Gridcog provides holistic software to plan, track, and optimize your transition to a decentralized and decarbonized energy future. The company completed the EnergyLab Energy Scaleup Program in 2020. ??? "There’s some really interesting similarities between the UK and Australia [such as] how do these assets behave and how do they interact with markets? That jurisdictional similarity was interesting too. Europe is a little bit more homogenous than the US… and more of an integrated system… so we felt like that was a good next step for us.” -?Fabian Le Gay Brereton, CEO at Gridcog. ???? Congratulations to the entire Gridcog team on this fantastic achievement!?#energylab?#climatetech?#renewableenergy?#cleanenergy?#gridofthefuture?#funding?#startupaus https://lnkd.in/gdu4WcAM