Call for Refugee-Led Clean Energy Enterprises in Uganda, Kenya, and Ethiopia to Apply for Inclusive Investment Grants

Ashden is offering grants of up to £10,000 for refugee-led clean energy projects in Uganda, Kenya, and Ethiopia. These grants aim to support innovative clean energy solutions such as solar power and clean cooking technologies in displacement settings, empowering refugee entrepreneurs and organizations with financial and technical assistance. The program is part of the Transforming Humanitarian Energy Access initiative, in partnership with the Howden Foundation and other global organizations.

Solar energy trends in 2025

A tsunami of cheap Chinese solar panels flooding Europe, an increasing taste for rooftop solar and a boom for small, medium and large-scale battery storage. These are the three strongest trends in solar energy as we move into the new year, as seen by Midsummer Executive VP Sven Lindström.

d.light Co-Founder and CEO Nedjip Tozun Recognized on 2024 TIME100 Climate List for Pioneering Clean Energy Access Impact

Nedjip Tozun, CEO and co-founder of d.light, has been named to the TIME 100 climate list. The list recognises the 100 most innovative leaders driving business climate action. d.light is a provider of transformational household solar products and affordable finance for low-income households primarily serving communities in Africa and India.