{"id":6553,"date":"2022-12-01T13:24:25","date_gmt":"2022-12-01T13:24:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/presspay.ng\/news\/?p=6553"},"modified":"2022-12-01T13:24:29","modified_gmt":"2022-12-01T13:24:29","slug":"the-milken-motsepe-prize-in-green-energy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/presspay.ng\/news\/the-milken-motsepe-prize-in-green-energy\/","title":{"rendered":"The Milken-Motsepe Prize in Green\u00a0Energy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Milken-Motsepe Prize in Green Energy is incentivizing entrepreneurs who have ideas for solutions to advance progress toward UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 7: Ensuring access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The aim of the Milken-Motsepe Prize in Green Energy is to reward innovators who expand access to reliable, affordable, and sustainable electricity in Africa. Energy access is a key driver for long-term economic growth and shared prosperity.\u00a0The prize offers $2 million in prizes and additional benefits<\/strong>, including a $1 million grand prize for the winning team and $1 million in additional prize money. Participating teams will also receive access to networking, training, and other resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Challenge<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Winning teams will demonstrate the ability to deploy distributed green energy solutions at scale in Africa, with the goal of dramatically expanding access to reliable electricity. Teams should make use of new technologies or should adapt existing technologies in innovative ways to generate at least 60 kWh of off-grid electricity daily (24 hours) using green energy sources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prize Timeline<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Prize Benefits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Many entrepreneurs lack the information and tools they need to bring their innovation to life. In addition to the chance to win cash prizes, the Milken-Motsepe Innovation Prize program provides a rich set of opportunities for entrepreneurs, both during the competition and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Online Community<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Simply complete the free prize registration process and you will join an online community of other entrepreneurs. The prize portal will give you access to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n