Updates
42 Organizations Sign the Empowering Access Pledge
Apr 28, 2020
42 organizations commit to establishing, maintaining, or advancing the practice of gender mainstreaming in their work.
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The Global LEAP Awards COVID-19 Update
Apr 23, 2020
To mitigate the impacts of COVID-19 on the off-grid solar sector, the Global LEAP Awards team has been working closely with stakeholders to support companies participating in our competitions and results-based financing programs.
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Efficiency for Access Reacts to COVID-19
Apr 20, 2020
The spread of COVID-19 brings challenges for us all, but the Efficiency for Access Coalition remains focused on its work to promote high-performing appliances that enhance access to clean energy for the world's poorest people.
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The Shift in Energy Choices will be Life-Changing
Mar 23, 2020
A Message from Jeffrey Prins, Head of Portfolio – Renewable Energy, IKEA Foundation
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Efficiency for Access Research and Development Fund extends Enabling Technologies Funding Call deadline
Mar 13, 2020
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USAID Announces the Winners of the second Global LEAP Awards Solar E-Waste Challenge
Feb 23, 2020
The second Global LEAP Awards Solar E-Waste Challenge selected four winning companies to implement innovative projects in off-grid battery technologies in five countries across sub-Saharan Africa.
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IKEA Foundation joins Efficiency for Access Coalition to accelerate renewable energy access for all
Feb 18, 2020
IKEA Foundation has joined the Coalition with a €5 million grant contribution to promote renewable energy efficiency as a driver for universal access
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Find Us at the 2020 Global Off-Grid Solar Forum & Expo
Feb 11, 2020
The Efficiency for Access Coalition is excited to join our partners at the 2020 Global Off-Grid Solar Forum next week, February 18–20, in Nairobi, Kenya. Our team will be sharing new funding opportunities, participating in sessions, leading side events on diverse technologies and topics, and launching a new programme! In addition to the sessions listed below, our team can also be found at the Efficiency for Access Coalition booth 62 in the Exhibition Hall.
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The Global LEAP Awards Launches Competition for Electric Pressure Cookers
Jan 27, 2020
The Global LEAP Awards launched the first Electric Pressure Cooker (EPC) Competition, providing up to $200,000 USD in innovation prizes for low-cost, energy-efficient EPCs that are appropriate for communities without access to reliable grid connection.
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The Second Global LEAP Awards Solar E-Waste Challenge Nomination Summary
Jan 27, 2020
The Global LEAP Awards receive 59 applications to implement projects in 49 African countries for the second round of the Solar E-Waste Challenge.
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