{"title": "Spark - web3 tools for funding solar energy projects", "logoImg": "bafkreia37xumzqsaxjumkwfgjrhbpa6h75gov4cho6lfchp6wsg5gr74we", "website": "https://spark.eco", "bannerImg": "bafybeihmyt5pt2b6bazs6dynn5obdw225ute4zotguxs4t36d6mci7sfvy", "createdAt": 1670850035276, "credentials": {}, "description": "Spark democratizes renewable energy production by financing small project developers. We do this via a web3-enabled marketplace for people to invest in real-world solar projects and directly access Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs). Electricity is an essential public good that drives economic growth, improves living standards, and helps to alleviate poverty. We are creating a new model for how communities can access clean energy. \n\nWhat we are building:\nThe power of web3 is coordinating around solutions to complex problems from the bottom up. We are starting our work at the local level to develop a funding platform that can be replicated and expanded into new communities. We are currently:\n-building a marketplace for Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs). \n-building a new way to fractionalize solar energy projects.\n-working with local stakeholders in emerging markets to identify projects.\n-exploring partnerships with the regenerative finance community.\n\nWho we are:\nJon Ruth has over 15 years of experience developing, managing, and constructing over 400MW of C&I and utility-scale solar projects. He has also been on the Non-profit United Solar Initiative board for six years. Since 2016 Jon has been involved in cryptocurrency, including mining various cryptocurrencies. For 20+ years, Jon has studied climate change and has a passion for building sustainable solutions to one of the most significant challenges humanity faces. Jon is building his legacy by making the maximum impact possible in the fight against climate change.  Jon works with a diverse group of advisors on Spark. He is also searching for a developer to join the team.", "logoImgData": {}, "bannerImgData": {}, "projectTwitter": "spark_eco"}