Energy efficiency is a highly efficacious and economical way to reduce global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and accelerate the transition to a low-carbon future. Energy use constitutes a substantial proportion of production costs for many enterprises, particularly in energy-intensive sectors that rely on heating or cooling for their processes or the provision of their services, … Continued
The shift to sustainable technologies is critical for developing countries to address climate change and follow the Agenda 2030 blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all. While green projects in developing economies present significant opportunities to provide environmental and economic benefits, these typically take the shape of small-scale or non-utility scale … Continued
ECOFRIDGES GO Online Shop is now available for consumers to finance new fridges and ACs at 0% interest ECOFRIDGES GO is pleased to announce the launch of its online store, which allows Ghanaians to order energy-efficient and environmentally friendly refrigerators and air conditioners. The ECOWAS Refrigerators and Air Conditioners Initiative is collaborating with CalBank Plc, … Continued
On the 30th of July, the Global Warming Mitigation Project (GWMP) revealed the winners of the 2021 round of the Keeling Curve Prize (KCP), celebrating the positive work undertaken around the world to address the climate crisis. This year’s honorees were recognised for innovations such as grid-scale energy storage, a low-cost e-bike conversion device, measures to elevate seaweed farming, new … Continued
The technical, financial, and operational analysis and modelling conducted by BASE and its partners since 2011 continue to help e-mobility gather speed in Latin America. High rates of urban development in Latin America over the 20th century has acted as a double-edged sword for its people and the environment. Many socioeconomic benefits have been accompanied … Continued
Every year, farmers in India incur nearly USD 12,520 million in post-harvest loss due to inadequate storage facilities and energy infrastructure. To make matters worse, information asymmetry and lack of quality consciousness, crucial for setting the price of crops, lower farmers’ ability to monetise on their produce and earn proportionately to their original production. In January … Continued
Ecosystem Restoration Millions of years of evolution in the Earth’s ecosystems has fostered diverse biological communities that regularly interact and live together in intricate harmony with the environment. Over the years, a rise in unchecked human activity has upended these natural patterns and raised fears about quickly approaching tipping points in nature that come bearing … Continued
In 2021 BASE celebrates 20 years of driving investment towards sustainable energy, and for the occasion, we had a conversation with our founders to learn about the need and beginnings of BASE. The idea of BASE came to life after Klaus Töpfer, former Executive Director of the United Nations Environment (UNEP), attended the first Basel … Continued
New article in collaboration with the World Economic Forum (WEF) on the benefits of servitisation for business, people and the planet. Servitisation is where customers pay for a service – such as air conditioning – rather than buying the equipment themselves. This model can be a major contributor to the systemic efficiency path to decarbonisation. It also … Continued
BASE is working with CoolCrop to provide off-grid solar-powered refrigeration through CaaS to farmers in India who otherwise do not have the means and resources to cold store their produce. Background: India’s post-harvest challenge India is an agricultural powerhouse. India is the largest producer of dairy products in the world, and the second-largest producer of … Continued