Oct 12 2016
Press Releases
Beyond The Grid Solar Fund will deploy debt finance for solar in African and Asia. WASHINGTON, D.C.--SunFunder today announced the first close of its new $50 million “Beyond The Grid Solar …
May 03 2016
Access to electricity has been an essential force in India’s recent growth and progress. If India is to become a true leader on the global stage, such progress needs to …
Power
Apr 06 2016
Perspective
Recently, The Rockefeller Foundation and OMC Power closed a $4.5 million deal to finance OMC Power's construction and retrofitting of 100 solar power plants in rural Uttar Pradesh, India to …
Apr 04 2016
Perspective
Located in rural Uttar Pradesh, Shivpura is a village where clean drinking water has been scarce. When TARA Urja, an Energy Service Company (ESCO), started operating a 30-KW solar power …
Mar 08 2016
Press Releases
NEW YORK, UNITED STATES/DELHI, INDIA—The Rockefeller Foundation and OMC Power have reached a US$4.5 million deal to finance OMC Power’s construction and retrofitting of 100 solar power plants with mini-grids, …
Feb 23 2016
With a commitment of $75 million, The Rockefeller Foundation will launch Smart Power for Rural Development to promote sustainable business models that deliver renewable electricity and spur economic development among poor, underserved …
Power
Dec 16 2015
Perspective
For the past few years, I’ve been traveling to India to help with our work on energy access. Last April, we formally launched Smart Power for Rural Development, a $75 …
Nov 28 2015
Perspective
As the world turns its attention to the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP) in Paris, the global community is hoping for fresh ideas to solve our increasing climate-related challenges. …
Jul 31 2015
Perspective
As Africa thrives under surging economic and population growth rates, we face the challenge of ensuring that everyone benefits optimally from the gains of development. Utilities are key to growth. …
Jun 24 2015
Perspective
This post originally appeared on Business Today. In its bid to transform the country's urban landscape, the Indian government will launch the 100 Smart Cities program this month, aiming to bring about …