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Solar

Expanding solar access in Africa through artificial intelligence

It's hard to measure risk for solar investing in sub-Saharan Africa. Nithio has raised $30M to change that.

By Jason Deign . 16 April 2021

Climate justice

California targets low-income communities for grid flexibility tools and rewards

OhmConnect will use a $3 million state grant to reach out to disadvantaged communities for help in solving the state’s peak grid challenges.

By Jean Haggerty . 15 April 2021

Solar

The battle over net metering 3.0 in California: Energy equity and the future of rooftop solar

Utilities and solar groups are fighting over the cost shift. But both agree the next stage in policy must bring low-income customers and fundamental grid needs into balance.

By Jeff St. John . 12 April 2021

Energy equity

How to build an equitable electric vehicle infrastructure

Tips on meeting the electric transportation needs of underserved communities, from high-level analysis to on-the-ground experience.

By Jeff St. John . 8 April 2021

Grid edge

How distributed energy can harden the Texas power grid

Natural-gas microgrids and battery-backed solar can hedge against climate change risk — maybe even without major policy changes.

By Jeff St. John . 7 April 2021

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