Nigerian clean energy startup Salpha Energy has secured $1.3 million in funding from All On, an impact investment firm supported by Shell, People of Color in Tech (POCIT) reports. The funding will help Salpha Energy advance its mission of delivering dependable and affordable solar power to underserved communities across Africa. Notably, Salpha Energy is the only female-founded company in sub-Saharan Africa operating a solar home system assembly facility. Investment To Fuel Solar Growth And Innovation The $1.3 million investment will scale Salpha Energy’s operations, expand its product offerings, and strengthen its local assembly infrastructure. The company’s solar power solutions in Africa, ranging from 150Wp to 100kWp systems with battery storage and smart inverters, have already reached more than 2 million people, helping to make clean energy more accessible and affordable, according to POCIT. “This capital raise is a huge step forward in our vision to power homes and businesses...

1970 was pivotal in America’s relationship with sustainability and earth preservation. Earth Day was created on April 22, and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was established on Dec. 2, 1970. Since this time, pervasive movements have centered around how people can intentionally preserve the planet by reducing trash, reusing materials, and recycling products to be repurposed. But if you were to talk to many members of the Black community, these practices have been a staple in Black households for decades. While sustainability is making waves through the popular halls of society, the concept is not new for those deeply associated with Black culture. From the reuse of everyday items to the current display of being plant parents, Black people from across the diaspora have been tapping into innovative and natural ways to keep the world “green” before it was ever an official thing. Plant enthusiast and Memphis, TN, resident Eso Tolson reflected on many green moments he...