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Solar PV in Italy
We are delighted to announce the financial close of a milestone project. We acted as strategic advisers to TEA Mobilitás Kft part of Sarkcsillag Energia Kft Group - a Hungarian renewable energy and e-mobility company - with its first Italian solar PV in Italy. Italy’s solar market is booming, with over 6.4 GW of new PV capacity added in 2025 amid rapid clean energy growth. But market entry, especially for a company without a trading history in Italy, can be challenging. This
Rick Gambetta
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Rick Gambetta
Jan 190 min read


Reflections from the UKEF Trade and Investment Forum – A call for stronger SME export support
Attending the UKEF Trade and Investment Forum last week left me both inspired and reflective. I was inspired by UK Export Finance’s bold commitment to fuelling UK exports and reflective on the role the UK's financial institutions play—or should play—in this vital mission. UKEF’s message was clear: they are more than just a safety net; they are a catalyst. With £8.8 billion in financial support provided last year (with £1.3 billion for Africa), they’re not just backing the big
Rick Gambetta
Feb 10, 20252 min read


Powering South Africa’s Just Energy Transition – Together! 🔥
🚀 The Just Energy Transition isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a global challenge that demands collaboration, expertise, and action. Last month, my colleague Alexandros Germanis was in South Africa, working with global experts ( Jessica Ocampos, Ph.D. , Lester Bouah (Msc IPED) ) across the public and private sectors to accelerate this transition. 🌍⚡ The next phase? Building a roadmap with the Energy One Stop Shop will equip local governments and businesses with the tools to sca
Rick Gambetta
Feb 10, 20251 min read


Spotting compelling renewable energy opportunities: Montserrat - The Emerald Isle 🌿
Montserrat, a British Overseas Territory, is carving its niche as a renewable energy pioneer in the Eastern Caribbean. With untapped geothermal potential, established solar infrastructure, and ambitious plans for energy independence, this island is primed for transformation. 🔋 Did you know? Montserrat’s energy landscape already includes a 1 MW solar photovoltaic system paired with battery storage, reducing diesel-based electricity by 10%+ annually. With geothermal wells read
Rick Gambetta
Feb 10, 20251 min read


Unlocking vital liquidity and project support for UK SMES driving green technologies and sustainable impact
greenCrowd is excited to announce a new partnership with Freeport East, one of the UK’s leading Freeports, to drive investment into the region’s high-potential and innovative SMEs. This collaboration will combine Freeport East’s infrastructure and commitment to clean growth with greenCrowd’s expertise in impact-focused finance. Steve Beel, CEO Freeport East and Rick Gambetta, Founder greenCrowd, signing the MoU This partnership was formalised by signing an MOU with Freeport E
Rick Gambetta
Feb 10, 20251 min read


EVs are coming to Zambia. What is the pathway?
It was an honour and pleasure to deliver, in partnership with Chilekwa O'Brien from the ZAMBIA ROAD SAFETY TRUST, the...
Rick Gambetta
Dec 10, 20242 min read


Resilient Infrastructure: Renewables and Sustainability in the Caribbean
The Caribbean faces a significant infrastructure gap, particularly in renewable energy and resilient infrastructure, which affects...
Rick Gambetta
Dec 10, 20242 min read


Harvesting the Sun: How Italy is Pioneering the Future of Agrivoltaics
In 2024, Italy's government implemented significant restrictions on solar photovoltaic (PV) installations on agricultural land through...
Rick Gambetta
Dec 10, 20243 min read


Renewable energy projects in Nepal
A comprehensive interview in Democracy Media Network 👇 📣 Nepal's projects offer a strategic opportunity to engage with a...
Rick Gambetta
Dec 10, 20241 min read


🌊💧 Innovation in Water: Shaping the Future of Sustainability 💧🌊
Did you know that by 2025, half of the world’s population could live in water-stressed areas? 🚨 Climate change, population growth, and...
Rick Gambetta
Dec 10, 20241 min read


EV vs Hydrogen in the Mining Sector - A Compare & Contrast
Mining giants are investing heavily in their fleets in the race to decarbonise Scope 1 emissions . Fortescue recently announced that...
Rick Gambetta
Dec 10, 20241 min read


Green Hydrogen in Africa
We are excited to present our publication, "Green Hydrogen in Africa - A Focus on the Socio-Economic Case," which explores how Africa’s...
Rick Gambetta
Sep 13, 20241 min read


Renewable Opportunities in Nepal
Following a very informative Nepal Investment Event held at Mansion House, London, on 31st October 2023, we have just launched a showcase...
Rick Gambetta
Feb 13, 20241 min read


📅🚗 Save the Date: 24/01/2024 - ITES Knowledge Series Webinar! 🌐🔌
🌟 Our friends at the Energy Systems Catapult and Indian Institute of Science (IISc) are hosting a ground-breaking webinar under the...
Rick Gambetta
Jan 12, 20241 min read


🌏🔋 Exciting News for Clean Energy Innovators! 🚀
The Indian energy market, a rapidly growing arena full of opportunities in clean energy generation, optimisation, and transport...
Rick Gambetta
Jan 12, 20241 min read


🌍🌱 Exciting new pre-accelerator and accelerator programmes opening up - RAISEAfrica!
A dynamic initiative for young African entrepreneurs in the renewable energy sector, offering pre-acceleration for those shaping their...
Rick Gambetta
Jan 12, 20241 min read


Let's plant more and more trees
greenCrowd is proud to support the work that N0CO2 (https://n0co2.org/) is doing in planting new trees in tropical areas. Trees planted...
Rick Gambetta
Jan 11, 20241 min read


Partnerships for the goals
Thank you to all our wonderful clients and partners for your support this year. We hope you have an enjoyable and relaxing Christmas...
Rick Gambetta
Dec 20, 20231 min read


Collaboration and partnership - nothing like it
Loving being back in Lusaka, together with our friends at Kukula Capital. Our Zambia Green Outcomes Fund is here to support SMEs and the...
Rick Gambetta
Dec 12, 20231 min read
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