article thumbnail

This Nigerian Startup’s Minigrid Began as a School Project

Cars That Think

Minigrids use distributed off-grid energy solutions that operate independently from the national transmission grid. Orajaka says his off-grid system of the first of its kind developed and implemented in Nigeria. Smart Village provides grants for the initial investment to buy equipment, as well as mentoring and training. “We

Nigeria 71
article thumbnail

Sodium batteries from Michigan to challenge lithium’s grip – ET Auto

Baua Electric

Natron’s facility in Holland, Michigan, is funded in part by a nearly USD 20 million federal grant. For some uses, such as the high-capacity batteries that back up solar power plants or support the electric grid, physical size doesn’t matter much. Other investors include Chevron Corp. and Amazon.com Inc., Nabors Industries Ltd.,

Sodium 52
article thumbnail

Report from the REFF-Wall Street; Themes in Renewable Energy Finance

Green Car Congress

Dr. Don Paul is the Executive Director, University of Southern California Energy Institute and a former vice president and chief technology officer of Chevron. On 8 July, the US Treasury provided guidance on the grants while timing is still unclear on when the first block of loan guarantees will be awarded.

Financing 150