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February 6, 2025
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Published by Stephen Oluwadara at February 6, 2025
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GRYD Secures $1.2M to Build UK’s First Solar Subscription Platform

UK-based solar tech startup GRYD has secured $1.2 million (£1 million) in pre-seed funding to build the nation’s first solar subscription platform.  Black Seed VC, an
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June 8, 2015
Published by Kunbi Tinuoye at June 8, 2015
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Akon lighting up Africa with Solar Power Initiative

R&B singer Akon has launched an ambitious project to provide millions of Africans with electricity through a groundbreaking solar power initiative. Speaking at the United Nations
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