Powering Renewable Energy Opportunities (PREO) has awarded €4.26 million in grants to 22 clean tech companies across sub-Saharan Africa, the largest funding round to date on July 16.

• €4.26 million awarded, marking the sixth funding round
• Backed by UK aid and the IKEA Foundation, aims to boost renewable energy utilization
• Over 613 applications received, highlighting the growing interest in clean energy start-ups