![]() For more information on The Lightsmith Group, please see. Lightsmith won the Global Innovation Lab for Climate Finance competition in 2016 for its concept for the first climate adaptation and resilience private investment strategy and received the Lab’s formal endorsement in September 2017. Lightsmith invests in growth-stage companies providing technology-enabled business services and solutions in the areas of energy, water, food and agriculture, and climate resilience. The Lightsmith Group is an investment firm pursuing superior returns by investing in companies that address critical societal needs. Our affiliated fund, VilCap Investments, has invested in more than 110 program graduates. Since 2009, we have supported more than 1,000 early-stage entrepreneurs through our investment readiness programs. Our vision is a future where business creates equity and long-term prosperity. ![]() Our mission is to reinvent the system to back the entrepreneurs of the future. Village Capital helps entrepreneurs bring big ideas from vision to scale. The dedicated climate resilience accelerator under ASAP, a project supported by the GEF’s Special Climate Change Fund, will connect SMEs with investors and financial markets that can help them develop and grow innovative and impactful climate resilience products and services.”įor more information, reach out to Ben Wrobel at Village Capital or Brian Parham at Lightsmith. In Latin America and the Caribbean, small and medium-sized enterprises have immense potential to develop local climate adaptation solutions for rising climate risks. “Developing countries’ climate adaptation needs are large and diverse, and the private sector has an important role to play in filling the gap. Through ASAP, companies at the intersection of impact, inclusion, and investability will have a chance to bring their ideas from vision to scale.”Ĭarlos Manuel Rodriguez, CEO and Chairperson of the Global Environment Facility: We’re excited to expand our work to help companies build and operational capacity to scale their solutions. “Over nearly a decade, we have worked with so many entrepreneurs providing local, contextualized solutions around climate adaptation and resilience. ![]() ![]() By identifying SMEs in Latin America and the Caribbean through the Adaptation Solutions Taxonomy and connecting them to resources of a world-class accelerator, we can help adaptation entrepreneurs scale up solutions to the growing impacts of climate change, especially in the places that are most vulnerable.”ĭaniel Cossio, Regional Director, Latin America and the Caribbean, at Village Capital: “Accelerating climate adaptation solutions in developing countries is the ultimate step in the ASAP strategy. Jay Koh, Managing Director of the Lightsmith Group: Leaders from each organization spoke about the project: That includes access to Abaca, Village Capital’s global online platform that helps entrepreneurs diagnose their progress and prepare for investment. A sister program is currently underway in Asia and Africa.ĭuring the accelerator, the eight companies will work 1-1 with industry experts, investors, and ecosystem partners to develop the networks and tools they need to scale their impact. The initiative aims to build an ecosystem of small- to medium-sized companies in emerging markets to support technologies, products, and services that build resilience to the impacts of climate change. The accelerator, run by Village Capital and The Lightsmith Group (“Lightsmith”), is focused on supporting startups and small and medium-sized enterprises that are scaling market-based and contextualized solutions to critical climate adaptation and resilience challenges.ĪSAP is a grant-funded initiative led by Lightsmith and supported by the Global Environment Facility’s Special Climate Change Fund Conservation International and the Inter-American Development Bank. Mexico City, Mexico & New York, NY (March 7th, 2022) - Applications opened today for a new environmental accelerator focused on spotlighting climate innovation in Latin America and the Caribbean – ASAP, or the Adaptation SME Accelerator Project.Īpplications close on April 8th, 2022 full eligibility requirements and application can be found here.
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![]() To avoid this, the ramp voltage should be proportional to V IN. This causes the crossover frequency to change as V IN changes. ![]() The control gain is also proportional to the input voltage (V IN). Voltage mode control requires either high ESR capacitors or type 3 compensation to stabilize the system. This error signal is compared to a voltage ramp to generate the power stage’s duty cycle. The difference between the feedback voltage and reference voltage (V FB - V REF) is amplified to generate an error signal (typically the comp voltage). Voltage mode control is one of the simplest control methods. ![]() Then ZDP TM and its benefits are also described in detail. Some common control topologies (voltage mode control, current mode control, and constant-on-time control) are described to establish a baseline for comparison with ZDP TM. MPS’s Zero-Delay PWM (ZDP TM) control provides many benefits for power supply designs, including fast transient response and a stable switching frequency (f SW). voltage mode control or peak current mode control). ZDP TM is an MPS proprietary, fixed-frequency power supply control method that improves transient response compared to a common fixed-frequency control method (e.g. This application note details Zero-Delay Pulse-Width Modulation (PWM) control (ZDP TM).
![]() The best words we heard were that it was a very reliable, durable, and dependable generator as well as being tough, easy to use, and fuel-efficient. That does not mean it is the best machine around but the sales record does show that it is a very popular generator to have and people like it. So far, all we have seen are very good reviews for this brand of generators. So always practice the old adage of being safe rather than sorry when it comes to any electrical device and moisture. While the 3500 mode may seem like it is waterproof, there are enough openings and cracks in the design that allow water to get inside unnoticed. Even the best generators will have problems with rain and snow. It is best to have a separate tent or cover over your Predator generator to make sure it stays dry all the time. Also, if you do store it in a location where it is unprotected from moisture, that moisture can create short circuits and damage the inner workings of the generator. It is best to make sure all components on the generator are dry before hooking up the power cords. You are dealing with electricity and the power generated by this device can electrocute someone. That warning also includes when you have wet hands. While this device has safety features it is never a good idea to operate it in wet weather or when it is wet. The breaking in time helps prevent dry starts which is the leading cause of damage in most generators. You will still need to fill the generator up with the necessary fluids and run it for a pre-determined amount of time to fully lubricate every nook and cranny inside the engine.Īfter that breaking in time, you should be able to use the generator like normal without any worries. Just because the company does running tests before you get it does not mean you get to skip the breaking-in period. Some of that oil may still be inside the tank or engine as the company doesn't get 100% of the oil they used out before shipping it to you. The company tests their units before shipping and before they package the generator up, they remove the oil they had placed in the oil tank. ![]() You will find some oil in the tank but there is a legitimate reason for that presence. If you are thinking you are getting a free tank of oil in the 20-ounce oil reservoir then you would be making a mistake. These machines are built to serve you well and for many years to come. The infrequency in filling the tank allows you to relax more. Their larger fuel tanks help give you extended running times which means you do not have to keep a lot of gasoline on hand to fill up the tank. They are also made with heavy-duty construction materials to make sure these units last a long time. You would have to assess your needs before selecting one of their generators for your personal use.Īlso, with being only in existence for roughly 30 years, these generators have made great technological advances and can compete with the more expensive models out there. Plus, Harbor Freight, the manufacturer of these generators, makes several different models to handle different situations. In fact, these generators receive high praise and can be some of the most sought-after units you can go for. They are well-built generators and their low cost does not mean that the company uses inferior parts or other components. But if you give your generator regular maintenance, then finding those replacement parts may be a rare excursion. They should be sold at most places generators are sold and their cost may not be that expensive. Then if you have a problem with any of the parts, replacements are not hard to find. That is evidence for being a reliable generator. Its noise level is rated for 57 decibels and when you only need a little power, it can run for 11 hours at 25% of its maximum total. it is not among the quietest generators you can find but then quiet does not always translate into reliability. The unfortunate aspect of owning a Predator brand generator is the noise level. Those engines are known for their durability as well. They come with a powerful Briggs and Stratton motor which is a company with a very good reputation for making reliable engines. Yes, this brand of generators is said to be very reliable. ![]() Predator 3500 vs Champion 4500 Are Predator Generators Reliable? |