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Table of Contents

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Special Thanks.............................................................................................. iii

Foreword ...................................................................................................... v

Executive Summary ...................................................................................... vi

Acknowledgements ...................................................................................... vii

Energy Access Practitioner Network .............................................................. viii

Sustainable Energy for All ............................................................................ ix

Special Focus: Mini-/Micro-Grids .................................................................... x

Investor Note ................................................................................................ xi

Summary Results - Respondent Profiles ......................................................1- 5

Summary Results - Funding Needs ............................................................ 6 - 8

Summary Results - Investment Opportunities ............................................ 9 - 12

Summary Results - Mini-/Micro-Grids Snapshot ...................................... 12 - 18

Organization Profiles .......................................................................... 20 - 151

Index ................................................................................................ 152-157

Photo Credits ........................................................................ back inside cover

Foreword

The UN-Foundation led Energy Access Practitioner Network serves as the globalplatform within the UN’s Sustainable Energy for All initiative to catalyze increasedwork on and financing for decentralized energy solutions. These contribute

significantly towards the global goal to achieve universal energy access by 2030, drivingthe growth in market opportunities and also realizing positive social impact.

This second edition of the investment directory is intended to help showcase a range ofinvestment and financing opportunities presented by the growing number of companiesand organizations in the sector. These include fully commercial companies, socialenterprises, and non-profits involved in market-led approaches, as well as providingenergy services where fully market driven approaches are not yet viable. The data included is a summary of theirstated needs as reported to the Foundation through a survey process in the summer of 2015. It is intended to beused as a starting point for commercial and impact investors interested in exploring the opportunities in thismarket, and for donors and for analysts focused on tracking the strength of the sector.

The use of decentralized solutions to addressing energy access issues, while not new, has been increasinglyadopted as a supplement or at times alternative to national grid extension over the last decade, in large partdriven by rapidly decreasing technology costs as well as new financing models.

The potential global market for renewable and hybrid off-grid electrification has been calculated as an annualmarket size representing tens of billions of dollars, with initial projections based on the $37 billion per yearmarket for kerosene-based lighting across the developing world1. It may well be larger since this estimate doesnot include those without any electricity; those who may switch to cleaner alternatives once they are locallyavailable; existing suppressed demand; and back-up systems for markets where grid connections exist, but theelectricity is only available sporadically and/or power quality is poor.

Commercial capital needs as well as impact investment and concessional capital are all represented in theprofiles included in this directory. It is recognized that, depending on the market segment and location, all threemay still have a role and value in helping to drive additional growth, quality, maturity, sustainability and socialimpact in the sector, particularly in the more challenging to serve locales in developing countries.

This printed edition is accompanied by a searchable, exportable database hosted on the Practitioner Network’swebsite www.energyaccess.org, where investors can filter through the responding organizations’ profiles andconnect to the organizations’ representatives. Future editions will be online only, and allow for regular updatingby the companies profiled as a contribution to tracking developments in this sector more closely.

Richenda Van Leeuwen Executive Director, Energy AccessUnited Nations Foundation Washington, DC

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1International Finance Corporation, “From Gap to Opportunity: Business Models for Scaling Up Energy Access”.

Executive Summary

This investment directory includes responses from 210 Energy Access Practitioner Network memberorganizations2 to an investment survey conducted in the summer of 2015. This represents a 49% growthfrom the 141 respondents in the first edition of the directory in 20133. Of the 210 total respondents, 162

organizations were willing to divulge specific quantitative4 responses to funding-related questions, whereasothers provided information that was used only in the aggregate statistics.

Sector funding needs as reported for the next 12-24 months collectively amounted to a total of US$1,363,337,6715. This represents a significant increase compared to the 2013 level of $267,116,985 but is stilllikely significantly underrepresenting the total need, given the relatively small pool of respondents to the totalnumber of enterprises represented in the Practitioner Network and beyond.

The increase from 2013 to 2015 can be attributed to the expanded respondent pool, and also to organizationspresenting larger investment needs. In 2013, the largest investment amount requested was $100 million, whereasthe 2015 survey saw four organizations seeking funding above this level. In 2013 nine organizations requestedinvestment in the $10-$100 million range; in 2015 there are 26. These developments reflect the increasingattention the decentralized sustainable energy sector is garnering from established large-scale renewable energycompanies, a number of fast-growing companies, and investors.

There is an encouraging increased global focus on financing for energy access. Several new and plannedcommercial and concessional funds and transaction support mechanisms are coming into the sector, rangingfrom the European Union’s ElectriFI initiative to the US government’s Power Africa and the UK’s Energy Africa, aswell as the Green Climate Fund’s support for a new energy access fund. Despite these encouraging developments,many enterprises continue to indicate that access to financing – in the right amounts, structured in a way thatis most useful to them, and available at the time needed – remains their number one obstacle to further growth.In a 2014 survey, 75% of Practitioner Network members had indicated financing was the main bottleneck totheir operations and scaling, including improved delivery, installation, and ongoing maintenance6.

Some notable deals have closed in the sector over the last year. In 2014, early-stage investments in off-gridsolar companies operating in developing countries stood at a record US $63.9 million, led by two large deals byPractitioner Network members M-KOPA and Off-Grid Electric. In the first month of 2015 alone, $42 million hadbeen invested into off-grid solar companies working in developing countries, mostly in Africa, including significantdeals for members M-KOPA, Fenix International and Greenlight Planet. More recent news includes Off-Grid Electric,which closed a Series C investment worth $25 million to expand its micro-solar leasing platform in Africa, and a$4 million Series A round by Angaza Design for their business-to-business Pay As You Go model. It remains clear,however, from the information presented here – while recognizing that quality of the approach varies and thatnot all companies are investment ready – that there still remains room for additional capital of various types toenter the sector, and that opportunities may exist for increased investor aggregation of opportunity.

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2Out of a total membership exceeding 2,000 members comprising close to 1,200 companies, by the summer of 2015. 3United Nations Foundation, Energy Access Practitioner Network, “Investing for Energy Access: 2013 Directory of Investment and FundingOpportunities”.4All financing needs are denominated in US dollars throughout the investment directory.5Note: following the survey conducted over the summer of 2015, several companies profiled have already received new investment, sotheir current needs may differ slightly from the original information provided during the survey process and thus reflected in the directory. 6Energy Access Practitioner Network infographic, 2014.

Acknowledgements

The United Nations Foundation’s energy access team would like to thank The OPEC Fund for InternationalDevelopment (OFID) and the Mott Foundation for their financial support in the production of this directoryand the online version available at www.energyaccess.org, and in particular for OFID’s support for the

special section on mini-/micro-grids.

We would also like to thank the following individuals: Daniel Schnitzer, EarthSpark International for assisting withthe survey questions, in particular the mini-/micro-grids section, and Jigar Shah, Generate Capital; DanielGoldfarb, Lendable; and various members of the Clean Energy Mini-grids High Impact Opportunity SteeringCommittee for reviewing the survey questions.

We give special thanks to Busiswa Vilakazi, our Stanford Schneider Fellow, for working with us over the summeron all aspects of this project from survey development to collection, analysis and creation of summary statisticsand graphs as well as the website database. We also thank Fiona Gettinger, our energy access intern, for assistingwith data analysis and the development of the organizational profiles.

We also acknowledge Yasemin Erboy Ruff from the energy access team for overseeing the survey developmentand analysis, as well as drafting the summary report; Tripta Singh for her input and drafting of the mini-/micro-grids section; and Richenda Van Leeuwen, Executive Director, for overall guidance and editorial engagement inthe process. Finally, we thank Reid Detchon, Vice President for Energy and Climate Strategy at the UN Foundationfor his editorial eagle eye, and Christine Eibs Singer, Sustainable Energy for All for lending us her expertise foran independent third-party review.

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F rom its inception in 2011 to provide a globalplatform connecting decentralized energyproviders, the Energy Access Practitioner

Network has grown dramatically to more than 2,000members by early 2015. It supports primarily market-led decentralized energy applications, focusingparticularly on rural electrification. Its membership isdrawn from more than 170 countries, includingentrepreneurs, full commercial large and smallcompanies, social enterprises and non-governmentorganizations (NGOs) as well as investor institutionsand funds. It has very strong representation across

sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, the two regionswith the highest absolute numbers of people stilllacking access to electricity.

The Practitioner Network today serves as atechnology-agnostic “network of networks” to helpfoster greater global action towards the achievementof universal energy access, focusing on the energyneeds of households and communities that havetypically been unserved or underserved by large-scaleelectrical grid development.

Practitioner Network members have helped deliverclean, reliable, and affordable energy solutions tomillions globally. In 2014 alone, members collectivelyreported almost 2.5 million installations completed andproducts sold, and over 21 million individuals providedwith sustainable energy solutions.

The Practitioner Network catalyzes energy servicedelivery that can leverage improvements in education,health, livelihoods, the environment, and gender equity.It promotes new technologies and innovative financialand business models to help meet the needs of low-income consumers. It facilitates investment andfunding opportunities by connecting energy serviceproviders with private investors as well as public-sector financing, grants and competitions. Last but notleast, it helps serve as a convening partner connectinggovernments, UN agencies and private and non-profitpartners in global and country level planningprocesses.

Members continue to value the Practitioner Network forinformation sharing, peer-to-peer learning, networkingopportunities, connecting access to finance, enablingpartnerships, and increased visibility. The PractitionerNetwork brings tools and resources “to the doorstep”of its members to support their work in the energyaccess sector, with a focus on supporting approachesthat emphasize quality and sustainability, helping tomainstream innovative technologies and businessmodels that have the potential for strong positiveimpact for individual consumers and communities.

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Energy access is increasingly recognized as avital catalyst to wider social and economicdevelopment, enabling education, health and

sustainable agriculture, and creating jobs. TheInternational Energy Agency has estimated that mini-/micro-grid and decentralized energy solutions will bethe pathway to electricity access for roughly 60% ofthe nearly 1.1 billion people still living without evenbasic electricity7, due to the costs and technicalchallenges of extending the power grid in remote areasof the world.

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moonlaunched a global initiative on Sustainable Energy forAll in 2011, urging stakeholders to take concrete actiontoward achieving three critical objectives by 2030:

• Ensuring universal access to modern energyservices.

• Doubling the global rate of improvement inenergy efficiency.

• Doubling the share of renewable energy inthe global energy mix.

Sustainable Energy for All has provided a strong globalframework for adoption of the new SustainableDevelopment Goal on energy, adopted as one of 17 newglobal development goals by the UN General Assemblyin 2015. Specifically it calls on the world to “Ensureaccess to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modernenergy for all.” It is now recognized that access toenergy drives development benefits across a range ofareas including health, opportunity, education, genderand environment. Therefore a public-privatepartnership that draws on respective action bygovernments, private sector and civil society is neededto help make this a reality in the coming years, whileprotecting the planet.

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Sustainable Energy for All

7International Energy Agency, World Energy Outlook 2011.

The 2011 World Energy Outlook estimated thatover 40% of all installed capacity to achieveuniversal access to electricity by 2030 will be

most economically delivered by mini-/micro-grids. Inrecognition of the potential of mini-/micro-grids to enableaccess to energy, the Sustainable Energy for All initiativeidentified them as a category for action with significantpotential to advance its overall objectives.

This edition of the investment directory contains aspecial focus on the financing needs of mini-/micro-gridcompanies and projects as a strategic contribution to theoverall work on mini-/micro-grids within the SustainableEnergy for All initiative. The United Nations Foundationprovides Secretariat services for this work jointly withthe Alliance for Rural Electrification, and serves as aSteering Committee member. The focus on mini-/micro-grids also complements the mapping work undertakenearlier in 20158 by the Alliance for Rural Electrificationon commercial, public and philanthropic sources ofcapital, technical and other support available for cleanenergy mini-grids in developing country contexts.

The Clean Energy Mini-grids High Impact Opportunity(HIO)9 within Sustainable Energy for All seeks to “enable,enhance and promote existing and upcoming efforts toscale clean energy mini-grids in the sector, with a viewto increasing rate of deployment and markettransformation impact”. The aim is to galvanize actionto address remaining barriers facing the sector, with theengagement of public, private and civil society expertiseand resources, in pursuit of the following five goals:

• Support integration of clean energy mini-grids within national and internationalenergy plans and regulations.

• Increase co-ordination and interaction in themini-grids sector, drawing in new partners,enabling increased partnerships, jointventures and cross-sector projects.

• Create agreement and knowledge of keyconcepts, techniques, technologies andapproaches, supporting improvedperformance across the clean energy mini-grids sector.

• Increase development and testing of businessmodels through High Impact Initiatives (HIIs),and increase visibility of outcomes viatransparent evaluation and reporting.

• Increase visibility and recognition of cleanenergy mini-grids as a viable electrificationapproach with a view to increasing theavailability of private and public financing.

The focus on mini-/micro-grids businesses in this editionof the investment directory highlights financingchallenges faced by these companies critical to theirability to scale up mini-/micro-grid solutions, such asmatching the right type of capital with the specific stageof development of the company. Currently, while it doesvary somewhat by country and approach, this sector isoften considered high risk by mainstream investors. Eventhough there is some availability of capital for pilotprojects and for established companies with provenbusiness models, availability of concessional andblended finance with high risk and low returnexpectations that can help businesses create a trackrecord and help them access fully commercial financeis relatively scarce. We hope that featuring the profilesand investment needs of mini-/micro-grid companies willhelp investors become aware of the types of financinginterventions most needed at this stage of marketdevelopment, to showcase some of the existing deals inthe sector, and help realize the full potential to contributeto advancing access to energy for all.

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8 http://www.se4all.org/minigridshio/minigridshiowebtool/9 http://www.se4all.org/hio/clean-energy-mini-grids/

Special Focus: Mini-/Micro-Grids

A lthough representing a small cross-sectionof the broader needs of the energy accesssector, the aggregate statistics provided

here serve as a starting point for further analysis anddue diligence for investment-ready projects andcompanies. No analysis has been undertaken toassess the various risks entailed with potentialinvestment at country level, such as perceivedpolitical risk, currency fluctuations, and other types ofrisk. The intent rather is to show insights into thecurrent global pipeline of potential investmentopportunities represented by companies and projectsfocused on decentralized clean energy solutions – andthe potential for a high level of positive social andenvironmental impact that can be achievedconcurrently.

Investors should use this investment directory toexpand their reach into the sustainable energy sector.The directory will also serve Practitioner Networkmembers to help them address their financing needsand gain increased visibility for their ongoing work.

The Practitioner Network is open to a range ofinvestors as well as companies delivering energyservices in the off- and mini-/micro-grid sectors, witha primary focus on developing country markets andapplications. We hope to encourage more investorparticipation within the Practitioner Network, to helpfacilitate more regular interaction between investorsand potential investees and enhance overall sectorunderstanding.

The summary statistics and organizational profileshighlighted merely reflect the aggregated surveyresponses provided by participating PractitionerNetwork members. The United Nations Foundation hasnot conducted due diligence on the organizations ortheir responses, and is not responsible for theaccuracy of the data provided. Respondentorganizations whose asking amounts significantlydeviated from organizations with similar companyprofiles, or fell outside of the 12-24 month fundinghorizon, were excluded from the aggregation so as notto distort sector-wide statistics.

Due to the limited number of respondents, thesummary statistics and responses provided below donot reflect the full range of capital needs in the overallsector, or those of the Practitioner Network itself as awhole, but rather provide a snapshot of currentfinancing needs and activities.

Although this material is based upon information thatthe United Nations Foundation considers reliable,neither the organization, nor any of its connectedpersons or entities represent that this material isaccurate, current or complete, and it should not berelied upon as such.

Accordingly, neither the United Nations Foundationnor any of its connected persons or entities acceptsany liability or responsibility for the accuracy or

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Investor Note

The Investment Directory presentssummary statistics, snapshots ofparticipating Practitioner Networkmember organizations, an outline ofthe specific funding needs of individualpractitioners as well as insights intotheir current projects and future goals.

completeness of, nor makes any representation orwarranty, express or implied, with respect to, theinformation on which this Directory is based or thatthis information remains unchanged after the releaseof this Directory.

The content of this investment directory should not beconstrued as a solicitation or recommendation. It isfor information purposes only and is purely indicative.It does not constitute an offer or invitation for sale orpurchase of securities or any of the businesses orassets described herein or any form of commitment,advice, recommendation or valuation opinion on the

part of the United Nations Foundation, its connectedpersons or entities. No part of this directory, or the factthat the directory has been made, forms the basis ofor can be relied upon in connection with any contractor investment decision or commitment relatingthereto.

The 2015 Investment Directory is also available asan online publication and a searchable databasewhere interested investors can filter outorganizations fitting their investment criteria. Theonline publication and database can be accessedvia www.energyaccess.org.

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Respondent Profiles

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Figure 1: Breakdown of responding organizations’ type, stageof growth and years in business.

Summary Results

Organization Type

6%

59%

Small business

NGO(Local and/or international)

Large business

Other*

17%

18%* (Other includes government agency, consultancy firm, financial institution or fund, academic/research institution,other)

Stage of Growth

57%

21%22%Start-up or pre-revenue

Scaling-up

Established

Years in Business

0 - 6 months

6 months - 2 years

2 - 5 years

5 - 10 years

>10 yearsAn overview of the respondent profilecan be seen in Figure 1. Respondentsrepresented a wide range oforganizations, with a 59% majority self-

identifying as a “small business”, whichincludes small- to medium-sized and social

enterprises, followed by 18% representingnational and international non-government

organizations (NGOs). The majority of organizationshave been operational for five years or less, and self-identify as “scaling up”, both of which are in line withfindings in 2013 and a testament to the continuedbottleneck in the sector posed by the challenging mid-life phase for companies.

18%

19%5%

18%

Respondent organizations represented an overallworkforce of 187,602 full-time employees10 – almostthree times the 2013 numbers reported. They alsoreported having provided 31,365,567 people withenergy products and services over the past 12 months– almost doubled since 2013 – and 112,554,188people over the collective lifetimes of theorganizations. The majority of these organizations areengaged in project development, product sales andproject management (Figure 2). 128 respondents tothe survey represented an overall installed capacityof almost 5,300 MW.

The survey also revealed the diversity of energysolutions provided by the Practitioner Networkmembers (Figure 3). While the Practitioner Networkremains technology agnostic, it is encouraging to see

that the focus areas of respondent organizations areconcentrated in the renewable energy sector, with only3% of respondents providing natural gas as a solution.The strong representation from solar generationtechnologies continues the trend observed in theprevious survey, with 70% of respondents in bothyears offering solar photovoltaic and small-scale solarlighting. 5,573,761 solar lanterns were distributed bythe respondents in the past 12 months of this year’ssurvey, followed by 388,496 solar PV units of less than1kW, and 47,025 units of solar PV larger than 1kW.

According to research done by Bloomberg New EnergyFinance and Lighting Global, over 13 million off-gridquality verified solar products have been sold to datein developing countries, representing a new marketworth $300 million annually; in Africa alone, sales have

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10A large portion of this aggregate number represents a single multi-national company.

Figure 2: Types of work responding organizations are currently engaged in. Respondents were able to select multiple answers therefore the percentages highlighted do not add up to 100%..

Types of Work Members are Engaged in

Project development

Sell energy devices or systems directly to end users

Manage energy projects or programs

Integrate, install and/or maintain energy systems

Design and manufacture energy devices or integrated systems

Planning or evaluation of energy programs

Import or export products

Perform business consulting services

Sell energy devices or systems to merchants for re-sale

Perform analytical services

Other

Provide end-user financing for energy services

Provide commercial financing for energy services

117

108

99

93

82

71

63

63

61

40

36

32

18

Number ofRespondents

55%

51%

47%

44%

39%

34%

30%

30%

29%

19%

17%

15%

9%

tripled in the last three years providing affordable,clean modern lighting for 35 million rural Africans11.Comparing these numbers to the survey findingsindicates that the work of Practitioner Networkmembers may well account for a significant portion ofthese sales and the positive impact they have broughtin the markets reviewed.

Data collected from the survey not only revealed thediversity of sustainable energy solutions provided byPractitioner Network members but also the extensivegeographical footprint of its membership (Figure 4).Results indicate a presence in 151 countries globally,

increased from 111 in 2013, with most of therespondents having a presence in Africa (includingNorth Africa and the Middle East) followed by Asia. Abreakdown of respondents by region of operationshows that East Africa and West Africa have thehighest concentration of practitioners, with 100 and94 responding organizations operating in each of theseregions respectively. These are most closely followedby South Asia with 29% of respondents, the majorityof which are located in India. The countries with thehighest response rates were Tanzania, India, Kenya,Uganda and Nigeria; the same as 2013 except thereplacement of Ghana from 2013 by Nigeria in 2015.


11Lighting Africa Third Market Trends Report, publication expected in early 2016.

Sustainable Energy Solutions

Number of Respondents Response %

Solar PV 70%

Mini-/micro-grids 33%

Energy efficiency 29%

Energy storage 26%

Hybrid or other 23%

Biogas or other biomass

14%

Waste-to-energy 11%

Does not directly offer products 11%

Small hydro 10%

Solar thermal 8%

Wind 8%

Combined heat and power (CHP) 7%

Natural gas 3%

147

70

60

54

49

30

23

23

21

17

17

6

Figure 3: Sustainable energy solutions and services offered by participating members. Respondents were able to select multipleanswers; therefore the percentages highlighted do not add up to 100%.


Top Countries of Operation

Country Country Number of Percent of Ranking Mentions Respondents

1 Tanzania 43 20%

2 India 41 20%

3 Kenya 40 19%

4 Uganda 38 18%

5 Nigeria 37 18%

6 Ghana 32 15%

7 United States 29 14%

8 Rwanda 25 12%

9 South Africa 20 10%

10 Nepal 13 6%

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Number of Organizations

Response Percent Number of Organizations

East Africa 47% 100

West Africa 45% 94

South Asia (including India) 29% 61

Southern Africa 26% 54

South-East Asia 22% 46

Central Africa 21% 45

Europe 21% 44

North America 21% 44

South America 19% 39

Central America 18% 38

Caribbean 14% 30

North Africa / Middle East 14% 29

East Asia and the Pacific 13% 27

Australia / New Zealand 8% 16

Central Asia 7% 15

Other 2% 5

Regions of Operation

Respondents’ Geographical Presence

Figure 4: Breakdown of member organizations’ geographical presence. Respondents were able to choose multiple regions andcountries of operation.


Respondents’ Geographical Presence

Figure 4: Breakdown of member organizations’ geographical presence. Respondents were able to choose multiple regions andcountries of operation.

Respondent Countries of Operation

The revenues and expenses reported by respondentsfor the 2012-2015 time period (Figure 5) areconsistently lower than what was reported in the firstdirectory for 2009-2012, due to the fact thatsignificantly fewer respondents chose to respond tothis question with quantitative data in the seconditeration of the survey. However, an upward trend inrevenues can easily be seen over the time framerepresented, tracking with previous findings.

Total funding needs observed in the survey, as well as abreakdown of these needs by commercial versus non-commercial organizations are displayed in Figures 6and 7 respectively. For non-profits, grants represent thehighest ask; for commercial/ for-profit entities, theamount requested across all debt categories is nearlydouble the equity ask, underlining the importance of theavailability of debt funding for the success and growthof companies in the decentralized energy sector.


Funding Needs

Revenue

Expenses

Revenue and Expenses US$ Million

160M

140M

120M

100M

80M

60M

40M

20M

02012 2013 2014 2015

31

24

55

54

92

68

156

104

Figure 5: Respondents’ aggregated reported revenue and expenses over the time period of 2012-2015

The relative interest of respondents in different typesof funding has changed drastically from 2013 to 2015.In 2013, the relative popularity of funding typesrequested went in the order of grant funding, projectequity, project debt, company equity, and companydebt; whereas in 2015, the most requested types werein the order of concessional debt, commercial debt,company equity, project equity and company debt;with grant funding, even when combined with thenewly introduced options spanning subsidies, only

making up 15% of overall funding requested, whereasin 2013 it was the highest tranche at 34%. Therefore,where the results of the 2013 survey indicated therewas still a need for softer funding even for for-profitentities to support a number of market entry anddevelopment activities, the change in relative weightsin 2015 underscores the development of the sectortowards more mature and established businessmodels, and a lessened need for soft financing as aresult.


Figure 6: Breakdown of funding types sought by respondents, in US dollars.

Project equity

Concessional debt

Commercial debt

Project development grant

Capital grant or subsidy

Working capital

Operational subsidy

Company equity

Company debt

Funding Types Sought by Responding Organizations

$202 M(15%)

$259M(19%)

$239M(17%)$48M

(3%)

$136M(10%)

$78M(6%)

$28M(2%)

$212M(16%)

$161M(12%)


12Commercial includes: Small business (small- to medium- sized and social enterprises), Large business (>250 employees), Consultancyfirm, Financial institution or fund. Non-profit includes: Academic or research institution, International NGO, Local or national NGO, andOther. As some non-profits are developing for-profit business models, and organizations that self-identified as “Other” were absorbedunder the “Non-profit” category, some equity needs are included in the non-profit respondents segment.

Project equity

Concessional debt

Commercial debt



Working capital

Operational subsidy

Company equity

Company debt

Commercial Respondents (121)

187,415,701

234,472,766

237,670,858

36,890,577

87,845,244

76,054,766

23,555,266

212,023,577

160,680,816

Non-profit Respondents (41)

14,245,030

24,727,015

1,550,000

11,388,030

47,750,000

1,878,015

4,425,000

365,010

400,000

Funding Needs of Commercial and Non-profit Entities

US$ 250M

200M

150M

100M

50M

0

Figure 7: Breakdown of funding needs by commercial and non-commercial respondents, in US dollars12.

The funding needs reported make up a significant andcontinuous pipeline of opportunities for investors.Companies and organizations in the scaling up, or“valley of death” phase have the highest fundingneeds (Figure 8), consistent with 2013 findings.

A number of deals were identified by organizations indifferent stages of growth across the whole range offunding types – project development grant, capitalgrant or subsidy, and working capital being by far themost frequent as observed in Figure 9, even thoughthe amounts of funding requested for these types werenot as high as others overall (Figure 6). Deals relatedto scaling-up organizations represent the largesttranche of overall funding needs (Figure 10), andsmall businesses make up by far the majority of thedeals represented, with the most frequent asks overallbeing in the US $1-10 million range (Figure 11).


Figure 9: Cross-section of deal types represented by organizations in each stage of growth.

Figure 8: Breakdown of funding needs by organization stage of growth, in US dollars.

Investment Opportunities

Start up

Scaling up

Established

$331M

$746M

$287M

Total Funding Needs by Organization Stage of Growth

0M 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M 600M 700M 800M

Projectequity

Concessionaldebt

Commercialdebt

Projectdevelopment

grant

Capital grantor subsidy

Workingcapital

Operationalsubsidy

Companyequity

Companydebt

Start up

Scaling up

Established


8

40

17

627

7

520

3

15

47

22

15

46

17

12

45

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4

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14

320

4

Deal Types by Organizations in Each Stage of Growth

13Comparisons with first edition of investment directory show that similar issues are cited respondents by across both editions.

Survey results indicate energy access practitionersand service providers continue to face a number ofchallenges in attracting financing13. Amongst the topranked challenges were lack of access to international

creditors and investors (61%), the amount of timerequired to raise funds (49%) and limited track record(37%) (Table 1). The inability to access internationalcreditors and investors poses a significant barrier to


Small business

International NGO

Large business

Local NGO

*Other

< 100K 100-500K 500K-1M 1-10M 10-100M >100MUS$

1227

Deal Size by Organization Type

121

223

14

343

16

3118

51

9

414

17

* Other includes academic institution,consultancy, financial institution,government agency

US$ < 100K

100-500K

500K-1M

1-10M

10-100M

>100M

Start up Scaling up EstablishedNumber of Organizations

15

15

4

103

Deal Size by Organizations in Each Stage of Growth

169471

2

15

40

13

18

8

Figure 10: Cross-section of deal size represented by organizations in each stage of growth.

Figure 11: Cross-section of deal size represented by each organization type.


Challenges When Attracting Funding

Response Percent


Table 1: Top challenges when attracting funding, identified byresponding organizations.

* Respondents were able to select multiple answers; therefore thepercentages highlighted do not add up to 100%

expanding operations in a world where business isincreasingly conducted across borders, and there is aclear need to establish and strengthen practitioner-investor relations.

Respondents listed scaling operations, pilotingprojects, and inventory and working capital as themain activities for which they require additional capitalor support (Table 2). In addition to detailing theirfunding needs, responding organizations alsohighlighted non-monetary resources that would furtherbenefit their operations and growth (Figure 12). Mostcommon non-financial resources sought includedmatchmaking with potential partners, increasingaccess to customers within the same country andaccess to information, particularly concerning relevantfunding sources and regulatory frameworks.

Additional Capital and Support Required

Scaling operations 76% 144

Piloting projects 53% 100

Inventory or working capital 51% 98

Marketing and raising consumer awareness

50% 94

Distribution channel development 46% 86

Staff recruitment and training 46% 86

Asset purchases 35% 67

End-user financing 35% 67

Engineering or technical assistance 31% 59

Product line expansion 28% 52

Sales 26% 49

After-sales service and maintenance 17% 32

Other 5% 10

Response Percent


* Respondents were able to select multiple answers; therefore the percent-ages highlighted do not add up to 100%

Table 2: Top areas for which respondents require additionalcapital and support.

Lack of access to international creditors or investors

61% 116

Amount of time required toraise funds

49% 92

Limited track record 37% 70

High interest rates 36% 68

Amount of collateralization necessary (i.e., lack of asset(s)

needed to put up as security for a loan)

30% 57

Other 27% 50

Balance sheet 20% 38

Limited liquidity of assets 14% 33

Legal and regulatory cost 61% 26

Low credit 9 % 17

87 respondents reported being involved in someaspect of mini-/micro-grid systems – whether throughownership, design and engineering, installation oroperations and maintenance (O&M) – representingover 41% of the total respondent pool. Due to thevarying definitions for mini-/micro-grid systems usedinterchangeably in the sector, the survey did notprovide a definition for a mini-/micro-grid and askedthe respondents to self-identify their systems andapproaches instead.

The breakdown of organizations involved in mini-/micro-grid projects tracks that of the overallrespondent profile, with the majority representingsmall businesses (62%), followed by 20% made up oflocal and international NGOs (Figure 13). Top areas ofinvolvement in mini-/micro-grids were reported asproject development; design or engineering ofgeneration or distribution systems; construction,installation or commissioning; and operations andmaintenance (Figure 14).

Respondents involved in mini-/micro-gridsrepresented a total installed capacity of close to 2,800MW, almost 53% of the overall installed capacityreported. The breakdown of projects completed todate, as well as planned for the next 12-24 months invarious capacities, can be seen in Table 3. In line withthe overall trend of the survey, solar PV remains theleading generation technology in mini-/micro-gridprojects – 86% of respondents reported using solar PVas their generation technology, followed by biomass/biogas at 32% (Figure 15).


Matchmaking with potential partners

Access to new customers within the same country

Access to information

Access to new customers in another country

Access to consulting services

Mentorship

Access to a manufacturer

Access to component suppliers

New leadership

Other

Non-financial Resources Requested by Responding Organizations

10

103

10293

67

61

55

48

21

142

Number oforganizations

Figure 12: Top non-financial resources requested by responding organizations. Respondents were able to selectmultiple answers.

Mini-/Micro-Grids Snapshot


Respondent Profile for Mini-/Micro-Grid Companies

62%

7%

20%

11%

Type of organization Number ofOrganizations

Small business 54

Large business 6

NGO(Local and international)

17

*Other 10

* (Other includes government agency, consultancy firm, financial institutionor fund, academic/research institution, other)

Figure 13: Breakdown of organization types involved in mini-/micro-grids.

Involvement and Capacity in Mini-/Micro-grid Projects

Project development

Design or engineering of generationor distribution systems

Construction, installation or commissioning

Operation and maintenance

Procurement or import of materials and parts

Ownership

Consulting

Investor

Component supplier

89%

74%

62%

61%

52%

46%

40%

25%

24%

77

64

54

53

45

40

35

22

21


Figure 14: Breakdown of respondents’ involvement and capacity in mini-/micro-grid projects. Respondents were able to selectmultiple answers; therefore the percentages highlighted do not add up to 100%.

An analysis of regional presence revealed that mostresponding mini-/micro-grid developers are based inWest Africa (43 organizations, 50%), followed closely byEast Africa (42 organizations, 48%) (Figure 16). Asiarepresents 40% of mini-/micro-grid projects, the majorityof which are concentrated in South Asia, including India.

Some 74 mini-/micro-grid respondents were willing todisclose specific information regarding their fundingneeds, collectively requesting a total of $523,598,432specific to needs around mini-/micro-gridprojects. This represents over 38% of total funding

needs requested by survey respondents overall. Mostrequested types of funding included project equity,commercial (or project) debt, capital grant or subsidy,and concessional debt, in that order (Figure 17).

When asked what their most important considerationswere in making the decision to develop a mini-/micro-grid, respondents ranked availability of capital oroperating subsidies as their top concern, followed byhaving the right to charge appropriate tariffs forcommercial operation; having an existing regulatoryframework to work within; being protected against


Number of Mini-/Micro-Grid Projects Completed and Planned

Completed projects 1,796 1,567 2,226 1,914 1,937 1,922

Upcoming projects 2,851 1,604 4,046 2,896 3,517 3,369

Ownership Investment ProjectDevelopment

ComponentSupplier

EPC Operation &Maintenance

Table 3: Number of mini-/micro-grid projects completed to date and planned for in the 12-24 month funding horizon.

expropriation; existence of technical and qualitystandards; and being duty exempt, in that order. Thisconfirms that financing remains the top considerationand limiting factor in the mini-/micro-grids sector,mirroring the decentralized energy sector as a whole.

When asked what their biggest challenges were interms of implementation and sustainability of theirmini-/micro-grid projects, respondents cited availabilityof subsidies as their main financial concern; the high costof new technologies or system integration as their maintechnical concern; and national tariff regulations as alimiting factor for their ability to charge appropriatetariffs for commercially viable operation as their mainregulatory, behavioral and other concern. Again, all thetop-ranked challenges are related to cost andfinancing. The relative rankings of all financial,technical and regulatory, behavioral and otherchallenges, with associated relative weights, can beobserved in Table 4. These findings collectively track –and will help inform substantive work around – the fivefocus areas of the Clean Energy Mini-grids High ImpactOpportunity going forward as well as the work of thePractitioner Network .


Figure 15: Breakdown of generation technologies for mini-/micro-grids implemented by responding organizations. Respondentswere able to select multiple answers; therefore the percentages highlighted do not add up to 100%.

Solar PV

Diesel

Natural gas

Wind

Small hydro

Biomass or biogas

Hybrid or other

Number of Organizations 73 25 6 16 19 27 13

86%

32%29%

22%19%

15%

7%

Generation Technologies for Mini-/Micro-Grids


West Africa

East Africa

Southern Africa

South Asia (including India)

Central Africa

South-East Asia

North America

South America

North Africa and the Middle East

Central America

Europe

Caribbean

East Asia and the Pacific

Central Asia

Australia and New Zealand

Other (please specify)

43

42

29

27

25

20

18

18

16

16

15

13

11

7

5

2

0 10 20 30 40 50

Regions of Operation: Mini-/Micro-Grid Organizations


Figure 16: Regions of operation for organizations involved in mini-/micro-grids. Respondents were able to choose multiple regions of operation.


Project equity

Concessional debt

Commercial debt



Working capital

Operational subsidy

Company equity

Company debt

Funding Types Sought by Mini-/Micro-Grid Organizations

$116 M(22%)

$70M(13%)

$106M(20%)

$36M(7%)

$72M(14%)

$29M(6%)

$19M(4%)

$26M(5%)

$51M(10%)

Figure 17: Breakdown of funding types sought by responding organizations engaged in mini-/micro-grids, in US dollars.


Top Challenges when Developing Mini-/Micro-Grid Projects

Financial

Limited availability of subsidies 1.07

Limited comprehension of mini-grid market by investors & lenders 0.97

Difficulty securing debt on desirable terms 0.79

Technical

High cost of new technologies or system integration 1.79

Metering challenges 0.93

Lack of information on, or access to, energy-efficient end-user products 0.64

Regulatory, Behavioral & Other

National tariff regulation limits ability to charge appropriate tariffs for commercially-feasible operation

1.03

Legal issues surrounding private ownership of utility operation 0.62

Limited availability of trained labour (either for engineering, construction, operation or maintenance

0.53

ChallengesRelative weight and ranking

Table 4: Top challenges to mini-/micro-grid project implementation and sustainability, ranked by relative weight per survey results. A larger weight indicates higher relative importance to respondents.

24-HOUR SOLAR ROOF www.24hourSolarRoof.com

Small business, Start-up, 6 months – 2 years old,4 full-time employees

Our 24-hour Solar Roof replaces a commercialbuilding roof with photovoltaic panels in a watertight,insulated racking system that becomes the roof,adding batteries to store solar energy for 24/7, grid-free usage.

The 24-hour Solar Roof delivers reliable,uninterrupted electricity. Ideal solution for the 1.8billion people with zero or limited access to electricgrids.

Contact informationWill Perego, Founder & [email protected]

Countries of operationUSA, Netherlands, Mexico, Haiti, Argentina

Expertise• Design and manufacture energy devices orintegrated systems

Solutions providedSolar PV home or business systems greater than 1 kWSolar PV institutional-level systemsEnergy efficiencyEnergy storage

2014-2015 FinancialsPlease contact the organization for further details.

Funding needsCompany equity $1,000,000

Non-financial needs• Access to new customers within the same country• Access to information (on funding sources,regulatory framework etc.)

• Matchmaking with potential partners (investors,suppliers, service providers)

ACCESS RENEWABLE ENERGY LTDwww.access-renewables.com

Small business, Scaling-up, 5-10 years old, 3full-time employees

Development of small scale renewable energy projects,including: feasibility studies, environmental &regulatory approvals, stakeholder & communityengagement, planning & design and projectmanagement. Renewable energy technologies we workwith include solar, wind, hydro and hydro-kinetic. Wework on micro-grids, on-and off-grid projects.


Organizational ProfilesThe profiles provided in alphabetical order below reflect the level of detail the United Nations Foundation wasallowed to share publicly, as indicated by each organization’s survey response. Some of the data provided wereused solely to compile aggregate statistics and are not reflected in this section. Some of the text responseswere edited slightly to correct for grammatical errors and to maintain uniformity among responses.

For the sake of consistency, funding requirements are presented in US dollars, even where local currency equivalents may be sought.

Contact informationRobin [email protected]

Countries of operationOperating in countries across Central Africa, EastAfrica, Southern Africa, and the Americas.

Expertise• Project development• Mini-grids: project development, consulting,design

Solutions providedSolar PV home or business systems less than 1 kWSolar PV home or business systems greater than 1 kWSolar PV institutional-level systemsSolar thermal: small-scale systems less than 2 MWSolar thermal: large-scale systems greater than 2MWSmall hydroWindEnergy storageMini-/micro-grids: solar PV, diesel, wind, hydro

Impact to date• 500 individuals reached over the past 12 months.• 10,000 individuals reached over the lifetime of theorganization.

• Has completed 10 mini-grids to date in EPCcapacities, and 7 mini-grids in a projectdevelopment capacity.

• Will be involved in the EPC of 10 mini-grids, andthe project development of 7 mini-grids in the next12 – 24 months.

• Mini-grids installed capacity: 2,000 kW


Funding needsDetails of funding needs are available upon requestfrom the organization.

Non-financial needs• Access to new customers within the same country

• Access to new customers in another country

AMIS DES ETRANGERS AU TOGO (ADET) www.noracismadet.fr

International non-governmental organization (NGO),Scaling-up, 2 – 5 years old, 720 full-time employees

ADET was granted special consultative status withECOSOC in 2013, and its mission is of social,economic and environmental development. Theorganization promotes the rights of women,minorities, youths, migrants and indigenous persons,disabled and elderly persons, as well as workingtowards sustainable economic and infrastructuredevelopment, higher education quality, andenvironmental conservation.

Contact informationDOSSE, [email protected]

Countries of operationTogo


• Project development• Manage energy projects or programs• Mini-grids: project development, design,construction, operation & maintenance

Solutions providedSolar PV lanternsSolar PV home or business systems less than 1 kWSolar PV home or business systems greater than 1 kWSolar PV institutional-level systemsSolar thermal: small-scale systems less than 2 MWCombined heat and power (CHP)Energy efficiencyEnergy storageMini-/micro-grids: solar PV


Impact to date• 10 individuals reached over the lifetime of theorganization.

• Has completed 10 mini-grids to date in projectdevelopment, EPC and operation and maintenancecapacities.

• Will be involved in the ownership, investment,project development, component supplier, EPC andoperation and maintenance of 20 mini-grids in thenext 12-24 months.

• Mini-grids installed capacity: 1,000,000 kW


Micro-grid specific funding needsProject equity $200,000Concessional debt $2,000,000Commercial debt $1,000,000Project development grant $1,000,000Capital grant or subsidy $1,000,000Working capital $1,000,000Operational subsidy $200,000Company equity $200,000Company debt $400,000

Non-financial needs• Access to new customers within the same country• Access to new customers in another country• Access to a manufacturer• Access to component suppliers• Access to consulting services (human resources,accounting, financial management, businessdevelopment, legal, engineering, GIS etc.)

• Access to information (on funding sources,regulatory framework etc.)

• Mentorship• New leadership• Matchmaking with potential partners (investors,suppliers, service providers)

ALL POWER LABSwww.allpowerlabs.com

Small business, Established, 5-10 years old, 30full-time employees

All Power Labs designs, engineers, andmanufactures compact biomass gasifier gensets. Wemake rural energy access and micro grids affordableand easy to deploy.Our units are compact, highly automated, and easyto use. They produce renewable, carbon negativeenergy from a wide range of waste biomass, turningthings like wood chips, nut shells, and corn cobs intoelectricity.

They combine the best usability features of dieselgenerators, with the clean running of typicalrenewables. You can generate on-demand power fora quarter the operating cost of diesel, at half thecapital cost of solar. And while saving money, youcan also zero your carbon footprint and contributepositively to global efforts against climate change.

Contact informationTom Price, Director of Strategic [email protected]

Countries of operationLiberia, Nigeria, Ghana, Benin, Kenya, Uganda, SouthAfrica, England, Spain, France, Italy, Germany, Malta,India, Russia, Myanmar, Thailand, Japan, SouthKorea, Taiwan, China, Indonesia, Philippines,Australia, Canada, Columbia, Chile, Ecuador, Mexico,Guatemala, Haiti, USA


• Import or export products for the energy sector


• Sell energy devices or systems to merchants forre-sale

• Sell energy devices or systems directly to endusers

• Integrate, install and/or maintain energy systems• Mini-grids: project development, componentsupply, construction, operation & maintenance

Solutions providedCombined heat and power (CHP)Biogas or other biomassWaste-to-energyMini-/micro-grids: biomass/biogas

Impact to date• 2,000 individuals reached over the past 12months.

• 15,000 individuals reached over the lifetime of theorganization.

• Has completed 500 mini-grids to date incomponent supplier capacities, and 2 mini-gridsin ownership capacities.

• Will be involved in the component supply of 500mini-grids, the operation and maintenance of 250mini-grids, the EPC of 100 mini-grids, the projectdevelopment of 30 mini-grids, and the ownershipof 10 mini-grids in the next 12 – 24 months.

• Mini-grids installed capacity: 1000 kW


Funding needsCommercial debt $10,000,000Company equity $5,000,000

Micro-grid specific funding needsProject equity $2,000,000Commercial debt $10,000,000Company equity $5,000,000

Non-financial needs• Access to new customers within the same country• Access to new customers in another country• Matchmaking with potential partners (investors,suppliers, service providers)

AM SOLAR www.amsolar.co.za


We are specialists in commercial medium to large-scale solar PV system design, supply andinstallations. AM Solar is a renewable energysolutions provider, specializing in solar electric PVsystem solutions for corporate, industrial andresidential sectors, including design, supply,installation and management.

Contact informationAlastair Armstrong, Managing [email protected]

Countries of operationSouth Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique,Lesotho, Swaziland

Expertise• Project development• Planning or evaluation of energy programs• Manage energy projects or programs• Integrate, install and/or maintain energy systems• Provide end-user financing for energy services• Provide commercial financing for energy services • Mini-grids: project development, consulting,design, material procurement, component supply,construction

Solutions providedSolar PV home or business systems less than 1 kWSolar PV home or business systems greater than 1 kWSolar PV institutional-level systemsEnergy efficiencyEnergy storageMini-/micro-grids: solar PV




• Has completed 60 mini-grids to date in projectdevelopment, component supplier, and EPCcapacities.

• Will be involved in the project development,component supplier, EPC and operation andmaintenance of 10,000 mini-grids in the next 12 –24 months.




Non-financial needs• Access to new customers in another country• Mentorship• Matchmaking with potential partners (investors,suppliers, service providers)

ANGAZA DESIGNwww.angazadesign.com


Angaza is an asset financing technology companyfocused on removing the upfront price barrier ofdistributed energy products, like solar home lightingsystems, in emerging markets by enabling off-gridcustomers to pay for energy in affordable amountsspread over time. We design embedded data transfertechnologies and a cloud-based software platform toenable manufacturers and distributors to achieve a>3x sales increase by offering solar products with

Pay-As-You-Go (PAYG) pricing. Additionally, Angazaleverages usage and diagnostic data collected fromevery PAYG unit sold to predict customer credit riskand provide automated, remote after-sales support.

Contact informationLesley Marincola, [email protected]

Countries of operationUSA, Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi, Uganda, South AfricaSenegal, India, Pakistan

Expertise• Other: Designing Pay-As-You-Go technology thatwe license to third party manufacturers anddistributors

• Mini-grids: design

Solutions providedNot applicable (My organization does not directlyoffer sustainable energy products)Mini-/micro-grids: solar PV, biomass/biogas



Non-financial needs• Access to new customers within the same country• Access to new customers in another country• Access to a manufacturer• Access to component suppliers• Mentorship• Matchmaking with potential partners (investors,suppliers, service providers)


ANKUR SCIENTIFIC ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES PVT LTD www.ankurscientific.com

Large business, Established, >10 years old, 250full-time employees

We are a global leader in the field of biomass torenewable energy, developing world class technologyin-house and supplying cheap, in-demand energy toover 30 countries. We have designed differentgasifier systems to use more than 50 different typesof biomass and agri-residues, and they are suitablefor wide range of thermal heat applications.

Contact informationAshok Chaudhuri, Sr. General Manager – [email protected]

Countries of operationOperating in 30+ countries globally


• Import or export products for the energy sector• Sell energy devices or systems to merchants forre-sale


• Integrate, install and/or maintain energy systems• Mini-grids: ownership, project development,design, material procurement, component supply,construction, operation & maintenance

Solutions providedBiogas or other biomassOther: Biomass gasifier systems for powergeneration and process heat applicationsMini-/micro-grids: biomass/biogas

Impact to date• Has completed 50 mini-grids to date incomponent supplier, operation and maintenancecapacities, 10 mini-grids in EPC capacities, and 2mini-grids in ownership and investmentcapacities.

• Will be involved in the component supplier,operation and maintenance of 50 mini-grids, theEPC of 10 mini-grids, and the ownership andinvestment of 2 mini-grids in the next 12 – 24months.




Non-financial needs• Access to new customers within the same country• Access to new customers in another country• Access to information (on funding sources,regulatory framework etc.)


AOT CONSULTING (U) LTD www.aotconsulting.co.ug

Consultancy firm, Scaling-up, 2-5 years old, 4full-time employees

AOT CONSULTING is an independent, registeredconsultancy firm, focusing on energy access, energyefficiency, renewable energy, and climate changeadaptation and mitigation. We specifically targetenergy development services in developing countriesand emerging markets, and our technicallyexperienced and dedicated team of experts,


consistently deliver top-notch services to our clients.We believe that sustainable energy development is atthe heart of socio-economic transformation of ourcommunities.

Contact informationIsaiah Oonyu, Project [email protected]

Countries of operationUganda

Expertise• Project development• Planning or evaluation of energy programs• Manage energy projects or programs• Integrate, install and/or maintain energy systems • Perform analytical services (risk analysis, life-cycle analysis, environmental assessments)

Solutions providedSolar PV home or business systems greater than 1 kWSolar PV institutional-level systemsSolar thermal: large-scale systems greater than 2 MWSmall hydroWindCombined heat and power (CHP)Energy efficiencyEnergy storageBiogas or other biomassWaste-to-energyMini-/micro-grids


Funding needsProject equity $200,000Concessional debt $150,000Commercial debt $200,000Project development grant $300,000Capital grant or subsidy $250,000Working capital $250,000Operational subsidy $150,000Company equity $300,000

Non-financial needs• Access to consulting services (human resources,accounting, financial management, businessdevelopment, legal, engineering, GIS etc.)



ARDG LTD.

Small business, Scaling-up, 5-10 years old, 3full-time Employees

We are an asset and resource development companycurrently producing and promoting bio-diesel. Webase our business on our CSR which is focused onremoving used "waste" cooking oil and turning itinto fuel, thereby saving lives since the practice ofreusing cooking oil drastically increases theincidence of child cancer, youth and adult onset ofdiabetes, CVD, and cancer.

Contact informationNana Yao Lee, Development [email protected]

Countries of operationGhana

Expertise• Other: Bio-fuel

Solutions providedWaste-to-energy

Impact to date• 10 individuals reached over the past 12 months.• 100 individuals reached over the lifetime of theorganization.



Funding needsProject development grant $100,000

Non-financial needs• Other: Market awareness

ADVANCED RENEWABLE POWER LLC www.arpteck.com

Small business, Scaling-up, 6 months – 2 yearsold, 30 full-time employees

Advanced Renewable Power LLC (ARP) is a MobilePower Grid (MPG) Company, comprised of a team ofdesigners, engineers, scientists, and businessdevelopment executives. Our products arespecifically designed for countries without electricpower grids and are self-sustaining powergenerating units that are installed on trailers,containers, and semi-trucks. MPG systems can parknext to a villages, small towns, big city zones,hospitals, military camps, and all kinds of off-gridareas without electricity. Our generators will run at50% to 70% reduction in fuel consumptions andcomplement energy sources of solar, wind, or a grid.

Contact informationDr. K. Nema, Chairman [email protected]

Countries of operationIvory Coast, Nigeria, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Egypt,Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Colombia, Venezuela,USA



• Sell energy devices or systems directly to end users • Integrate, install and/or maintain energy systems• Project development• Mini-grids: ownership, investment, projectdevelopment, consulting, design, material

procurement, construction, operation &maintenance

Solutions providedSolar thermal: small-scale systems less than 2 MWSolar thermal: large-scale systems greater than 2 MWEnergy efficiencyEnergy storageMini-/micro-grids: solar PV, diesel, natural gas, wind


• Has completed 10 mini-grids to date in EPC(engineering, procurement and/or construction)capacities.

• Will be involved in the component supplying andEPC of 10 mini-grids in the next 12-24 months.


2014-2015 FinancialsRevenue $20,000,000Expenses $16,000,000

Funding needsProject equity $2,000,000Working capital $12,000,000

Micro-grid specific funding needsWorking capital $1,500,000





ASKN ELECTRIC LTD


Our company’s main activity is in electricalcontracting, grid extension and improvement. Wealso provide services and solutions in design,installation and maintenance of solar PV systems. Weare currently venturing into energy servicemanagement for commercial entities. We are alsoinvolved in renewable energy and energy efficiencyproject development and are currently looking intoenvironmental protection and sanitation projectdevelopment. We are currently working to develop a500MW solar PV rooftop project which will becomethe back bone of our energy service managementventure.

Contact informationNana Kwaku Sakyi Asamoah, [email protected]


Expertise• Project development• Manage energy projects or programs• Integrate, install and/or maintain energy systems

Solutions providedSolar PV home or business systems less than 1 kWSolar PV home or business systems greater than 1 kWEnergy efficiencyEnergy storage

Impact to date• 1,000 individuals reached over the lifetime of theorganization.


Funding needsDetails of funding needs are available upon requestfrom the organization.Concessional debt $1,500,000,000*Project development grant $2,000,000Working capital $50,000,000

Non-financial needs• Access to new customers in another country• Access to a manufacturer• Access to component suppliers• Access to consulting services (human resources,accounting, financial management, businessdevelopment, legal, engineering, GIS etc.)



*This request has been removed from the aggregatestatistics as it relates to a grid-tied project.

ASOCIACIÓN FÉNIX www.asociacionfenix.org

Local or national non-governmental organization(NGO), Start-up, 2-5 years old, 10 full-timeemployees

Asofenix is a Nicaraguan non-governmentalorganization, develops social projects in ruralcommunities, aimed at meeting basic needs usingrenewable energy: lighting housing, access to cleanwater, improve production and cook stoves.

Contact informationJaime Muñoz, [email protected]


Countries of operationNicaragua

Expertise• Import or export products for the energy sector • Project development• Integrate, install and/or maintain energy systems• Mini-grids: project development, design, materialprocurement, construction, operation &maintenance

Solutions providedSolar PV home or business systems less than 1 kWSolar PV home or business systems greater than 1 kWSolar PV institutional-level systemsSmall hydroBiogas or other biomassMini-/micro-grids: solar PV, hydro, biomass/biogas



• Will be involved in the operation and maintenanceof 5 mini-grids in the next 12 – 24 months.




Non-financial needs• Access to new customers within the same country• Access to component suppliers• Access to consulting services (human resources,accounting, financial management, businessdevelopment, legal, engineering, GIS etc.)


ASSIUT UNIVERSITY, EGYPTwww.aun.edu.eg

Academic or research institution, Scaling-up,Over 10 years old, 200 full-time employees

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTIONThe Mechanical Engineering Department at AssiutUniversity is a multidisciplinary department. One ofthe major focuses within the department isrenewable energy and its applications in hot aridareas, including post-harvest crops, cooling andconservation in order to decrease losses betweenfarms and customers.

Contact informationDr. Ahmed Hamza H Ali, Professor and Consultant onrenewable energy [email protected]

Countries of operationNorth Africa and the Middle East

Expertise• Project development• Planning or evaluation of energy programs• Manage energy projects or programs• Perform analytical services (risk analysis, life-cycle analysis, environmental assessments)

• Perform business consulting services• Design of energy efficiency and audit program forindustries case by case

• Mini-grids: consulting, design

Solutions providedSolar PV institutional-level systemsSolar thermal: small-scale systems less than 2 MWEnergy efficiencyEnergy storageMini-/micro-grids: solar PV



• Has completed 1 mini-grid to date in ownershipcapacities and 3 mini-grids in projectdevelopment capacities.

• Will be involved in the ownership and projectdevelopment of 1 mini-grids in the next 12-24months.




Micro-grid specific funding needsProject equity $15,000Concessional debt $15,000Project development grant $150,000

Non-financial needsAnswer to survey Question 29:• Access to new customers within the same country• Access to new customers in another country• Access to component suppliers

AVANT GARDE INNOVATIONSwww.avantgardeinnovations.com

Small business, Start-up, 0-6 months old, 2 full-time employees

Avant Garde Innovations Pvt Ltd is a pioneeringstartup company in India newly established with theaim of ending energy poverty through an exclusivefocus on Green, Sustainable and Innovative solutions.We are committed to bring affordable clean

technologies to mass markets in the area ofDistributed Renewable Energy through our projectportfolio specifically covering Clean locally generatedelectricity and Mini Grids. We aim to reach into therural and remote areas with our affordable cleanenergy product solutions either as a standaloneindividual product or community micro gridsdepending on the local requirements, and therebyempower the residents of those areas with cleanenergy access and new means of productivity.

Contact informationArun George, Founder & [email protected]

Countries of operationIndia




• Integrate, install and/or maintain energy systems• Mini-grids: project development, design, materialprocurement, construction

Solutions providedSmall hydroWindEnergy efficiencyEnergy storageMini-/micro-grids: solar PV, wind, hydro

Impact to date• Will be involved in the project development andEPC of 20 mini-grids in the next 12 – 24 months.



Funding needsConcessional debt $166,666Capital grant or subsidy $400,000

Micro-grid specific funding needsProject development grant $100,000

Non-financial needs• Access to new customers within the same country• Access to a manufacturer• Access to component suppliers• Access to consulting services (human resources,accounting, financial management, businessdevelopment, legal, engineering, GIS etc.)


• Mentorship• Matchmaking with potential partners (investors,suppliers, service providers)

BBOXX LTD www.bboxx.co.uk


BBOXX is offering an on-grid experience in an off-grid world powered through a unique financingmodel to sell solar systems to the mass market on amonthly payment plan. BBOXX leads and manages allaspects of its business operations – engineered fromits lab in London, manufactured in its factory inChina, followed by distribution to partners in 35countries and 30 local shops in Kenya, Rwanda andUganda.

Contact informationNatasha Cooper, Executive [email protected]

Countries of operationUK, China, Hong Kong, Rwanda, Kenya, Uganda




• Manage energy projects or programs• Integrate, install and/or maintain energy systems• Provide end-user financing for energy services

Solutions providedSolar PV home or business systems less than 1 kWSolar PV home or business systems greater than 1 kW


• 250,000 individuals reached over the lifetime ofthe organization.



Non-financial needs• Access to new customers within the same country• Access to new customers in another country• Access to consulting services (human resources,accounting, financial management, businessdevelopment, legal, engineering, GIS etc.)



BLUE HAVEN INITIATIVEwww.bluehaveninitiative.com

Financial institution or fund, Established, 6months – 2 years old, 5 full-time employees

Blue Haven Initiative (BHI) invests in innovative for-profit business models that deliver products andservices to people and businesses that areunderserved or out of reach of existinginfrastructure. BHI’s direct investment strategy hasthe dual goal of achieving both best-in-class venturereturns and maximum social and environmentalimpact. Our portfolio companies are built to scaleacross borders and serve millions of people.

Contact informationLauren Cochran, Director of Private [email protected]

Countries of operationKenya, Ghana, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda

Expertise• Other: Investor

Solutions providedNot applicable (My organization does not directlyoffer sustainable energy products)Mini-/micro-grids: solar PV, diesel


• 1,000,000 individuals reached over the lifetime ofthe organization.

• Has completed 1 mini-grid to date in investmentcapacities.

• Will be involved in the investment of 1 mini-grid inthe next 12-24 months.




Micro-grid specific funding needsPlease contact the organization for further details.



BOOND ENGINEERING & DEVELOPMENT LTD www.boond.net


BOOND is a solar energy access company that worksin South Asia for the past four years. We adopt acommunity specific - product agnostic approach,implementing systems as small as a 20W system totechnically advanced 300KW+ power plants. Tosustainably reach the last mile we ensure qualityservicing and facilitate end user debt. We haveinstalled over 15,000 systems providing energy toover 50,000 people, ensuring a huge greenhouse gassavings, while building a 40+ team and 100+associates.

Contact informationRustam Sengupta, CEO & [email protected]


Countries of operationIndia, Nepal, Myanmar




• Project development• Planning or evaluation of energy programs• Manage energy projects or programs• Integrate, install and/or maintain energy systems• Perform business consulting services• Mini-grids: ownership, project development,consulting, design, material procurement,component supply, construction, operation &maintenance

Solutions providedSolar PV home or business systems less than 1 kWSolar PV home or business systems greater than 1 kWSolar PV institutional-level systemsEnergy efficiencyEnergy storageMini-/micro-grids: solar PV



• Has completed 24 mini-grids to date in projectdevelopment, component supplier, EPC andoperation and maintenance capacities, and 6mini-grids in an ownership capacity.

• Will be involved in the project development,component supplier, EPC and operation andmaintenance of 100 mini-grids, and the ownershipof 25 mini-grids in the next 12 – 24 months.






BRIGHT GREEN ENERGY FOUNDATION www.greenenergybd.com

Non-profit organization, Established, 2-5 yearsold, 1754 full-time employees

Bright Green Energy Foundation (BGEF) hassuccessfully installed over 132,442 solar homesystems in rural off-grid areas of Bangladesh underIDCOL’s solar program. BGEF has over 1754 trainedemployees in the field level and over 285 qualifiedengineers. BGEF serves people in rural areas withenergy efficient solar home systems, bio-gas plant,and improved cook stoves, improving the health andthe living environment of rural households ofBangladesh.

Contact informationDipal Chandra Barua, Founder & [email protected]

Countries of operationBangladesh

Expertise• Sell energy devices or systems directly to endusers

• Planning or evaluation of energy programs


• Manage energy projects or programs

Solutions providedSolar PV home or business systems less than 1 kWEnergy efficiencyBiogas or other biomassOther: Improved cook stoves





Non-financial needs• Access to new customers within the same country• Matchmaking with potential partners (investors,suppliers, service providers)

BRIGHT PRODUCTSwww.bright-products.com

Small business, scaling-up, 2-5 years old, 5 full-time employees

BRIGHT Products vision is "A world where people seenew possibilities". This vision is deeply embedded inour innovative product development strategy and oursearch for customers, employees and partners whostrive for sustainable energy for all. Since launchingin 2014, BRIGHT has shipped over 230,000 units ofour award winning SunBell solar lamp & phonecharger. We hold long-term agreements with theUNDP and UNHCR and plan for rapid growth throughboth UN/NGO customers and commercial distributorsin Off Grid countries.

Contact informationKristian Bye, Founder & [email protected]

Countries of operationKenya, Tanzania, Senegal, Nigeria, Angola, SouthAfrica, Myanmar, Philippines, Jordan, USA, Norway,Sweden, Germany, Switzerland, Hungary



Solutions providedSolar PV lanternsSolar PV home or business systems less than 1 kW

Impact to date• 1,200,000 individuals reached over the past 12months.



Funding needsProject equity $1,000,000Capital grant or subsidy $500,000

Non-financial needs• Access to new customers in another country• Access to information (on funding sources,regulatory framework etc.)



BUKSH FOUNDATION www.bukshfoundation.org


The Buksh Foundation aims to become an impactinvestor by offering a turnkey model to providesustainable alternate energy solutions and training inoff-grid areas, in an effort to eradicate poverty inimpoverished communities. The Foundation was thefirst to introduce development programs to enableclean energy access in Pakistan. It is a demand-driven innovative organization that aspires to adoptbest global practices.

Contact informationSania Khan, Business [email protected]

Countries of operationPakistan

Expertise• Import or export products for the energy sector• Sell energy devices or systems to merchants forre-sale


• Project development• Planning or evaluation of energy programs• Manage energy projects or programs• Integrate, install and/or maintain energy systems • Perform analytical services (risk analysis, life-cycle analysis, environmental assessments)


Solar PV home or business systems greater than 1 kWSolar PV institutional-level systemsSmall hydroWaste-to-energyMini-/micro-grids




BUSINESS CONNECTwww.businessconnectworld.com


Business Connect is a social enterprise (L3C)committed to providing citizens living in developingcountries with affordable and easy access toessential resources to strengthen education, healthand economic growth opportunities within thecommunities it serves. We embrace a multi-dimensional bottom-line approach committed toemployment, profit-sharing, transparency and faith.We began our work as the international distributorfor Sawyer water filtration devices and this yearincluded clean solar products and cookstoves, aswell as other life enhancing products, in our productline.

Contact informationLou Haveman, [email protected]


Countries of operationOperating in 34 countries, across Africa, Asia, Centraland South America.



• Project development

Solutions providedSolar PV lanternsSolar PV home or business systems less than 1 kWSolar PV home or business systems greater than 1 kWSolar PV institutional-level systemsEnergy storageOther: Clean cookstoves, water filtration units,portable solar generators




Non-financial needs• Access to information (on funding sources,regulatory framework etc.)


CADIRE CAMEROON ASSOCIATIONwww.cabinetjob.com/devcadire


Candire Cameroon Association promotes sustainabledevelopment and climate protection through countrydevelopment projects in several branches, includingagriculture, health, environment and energy.

Contact informationAugustin Yves MBOCK KEKED, [email protected]

Countries of operationCentral Africa, CEMAC, Chad, Cameroon, Gabon, RCA


• Import or export products for the energy sector • Project development• Manage energy projects or programs• Perform business consulting services• Mini-grids: ownership, investment, projectdevelopment, design, material procurement,construction, operation & maintenance

Solutions providedSolar PV home or business systems greater than 1 kWEnergy efficiencyEnergy storageBiogas or other biomassWaste-to-energyMini-/micro-grids: solar PV, biomass/biogas



• Will be involved in the ownership, investment,project development, operation and maintenanceof 1 mini-grid in the next 12-24 months.





Non-financial needs• Access to new customers within the same country• Access to new customers in another country• Access to component suppliers• Access to consulting services (human resources,accounting, financial management, businessdevelopment, legal, engineering, GIS etc.)


Caribbean Maritime Institutewww.cmi.edu.jm

Academic or research institution, Scaling-up,>10 years old, 200 full-time employees

A University active in Sustainable Energy AppliedResearch.

Contact informationHerman Shim, [email protected]

Countries of operationJamaica


• Project development• Planning or evaluation of energy programs• Manage energy projects or programs • Perform analytical services (risk analysis, life-

cycle analysis, environmental assessments)• Perform business consulting services• Mini-grids: ownership, project development,consulting, design

Solutions providedSolar PV lanternsSolar PV home or business systems greater than 1 kWSolar PV institutional-level systemsEnergy efficiencyEnergy storageOther: Applied research in mixed sources of energyMini-/micro-grids: solar PV, wind


• Has completed 125 mini-grids to date inownership capacities.

• Will be involved in the project development of 3mini-grids in the next 12 – 24 months.




Micro-grid specific funding needsProject development grant $100,000

Non-financial needs• Access to a manufacturer• Access to component suppliers• Matchmaking with potential partners (investors,suppliers, service providers)


CEEP HYDRO LTD www.dassy-entreprise.com/ceep-hydro

Small business, Established, 2-5 years old, 6 full-time employees

CEEP Hydro Ltd is a Rwandan Independent Powerproducer (IPP), specializing in hydropowerdevelopment. It was created in 2009 and hasdeveloped two micro hydropower projects to-date.

Contact informationNezerwa Francois D’Assise, [email protected]

Countries of operationRwanda

Expertise• Project development• Manage energy projects or programs• Mini-grids: project development, materialprocurement, construction, operation &maintenance

Solutions providedSmall hydroMini-/micro-grids: hydro

Impact to date• Has completed 1 mini-grid to date in a projectdevelopment capacity.

• Will be involved in the project development, EPCand operation and maintenance of 1 mini-grid inthe next 12 – 24 months.






COLIBRÍwww.colibri-global.com

Large business, Start-up, 6 months – 2 years old,1 full-time employee

Colibrí bridges the distribution gap so that povertyalleviating technology can reach those who willbenefit from it most. We are currently operating inNicaragua and focusing on energy povertyalleviation.

Contact informationMorgan Babs, Founder & [email protected]

Countries of operationNicaragua



Solutions providedSolar PV lanterns


Solar PV home or business systems less than 1 kWSolar PV home or business systems greater than 1 kW



Funding needsProject equity $300,000Project development grant $600,000Capital grant or subsidy $300,000

Non-financial needs• Access to new customers within the same country• Access to consulting services (human resources,accounting, financial management, businessdevelopment, legal, engineering, GIS etc.)



• Other: Vehicle and office space, incorporation incountry, legal services and import license

COPERSON-HILL LTD www.coperson.com


We are a renewable energy business that works withnumerous organizations to minimize theirexpenditure on energy and become more eco-friendly. Our values are wrapped around the beliefthat “all wheels can be modified” for more efficiencyand effectiveness. Therefore, we always seek toharness individual skill and experience into afocused vision to utilize the skills of our team andour partners.

Contact informationOsuolale Akande, [email protected]

Countries of operationNigeria, Benin, Togo, Ghana, Liberia, Sierra Leone




• Integrate, install and/or maintain energy systems• Perform business consulting services• Mini-grids: ownership, project development

Solutions providedSolar PV lanternsSolar PV home or business systems less than 1 kWSolar PV home or business systems greater than 1 kWSolar PV institutional-level systemsSmall hydroCombined heat and power (CHP)Energy storageMini-/micro-grids: solar PV, hydro


• Has completed 1 mini-grids to date in aninvestment capacity




Funding needsProject equity $130,000


Micro-grid specific funding needsProject equity $110,000Working capital $20,000



COMMUNITY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENTCENTRE

www.credcent.org

Local or national non-governmental organization(NGO), Scaling-up, 5-10 years old, 8 full-timeemployees

Community Research and Development Centre(CREDC) is a non-governmental, non-profitorganization which provides services to ensure thatpeople have access to a safe and healthyenvironment. CREDC also oversees the sustainablemanagement of environmental resources, with thegoal of achieving socio-economic development ofour communities.

Contact informationAgharese Lucy Ero, Operations Manager & Head ofGender [email protected]

Countries of operationNigeria

Expertise• Project development• Planning or evaluation of energy programs• Manage energy projects or programs• Integrate, install and/or maintain energy systems • Perform analytical services (risk analysis, life-cycle analysis, environmental assessments)

Solutions providedSolar PV home or business systems greater than 1 kWEnergy efficiencyMini-/micro-grids





D.LIGHT www.dlight.com

Large business, Scaling-up, 5-10 years old, 400full-time employees

d.light is a global social enterprise aiming to improvethe lives of the two billion people in the developingworld that live without access to reliable energy. Weprovide distributed, affordable solar energy solutionsfor households and small businesses that aretransforming the way people all over the world useand pay for energy. Our products are sold in over 60countries and we have impacted more than 50million lives since we were founded in 2006.

Contact informationNed Tozun, [email protected]


Countries of operationIndia, Kenya, Nigeria, China, USA




• Provide end-user financing for energy services



• 50,000,000 individuals reached over the lifetimeof the organization.




DANESSIEN SUSTAINABLE ENERGY SOLUTIONS LIMITED


Danessien Sustainable Energy Solutions Limited(DSESL) will provide clients with innovative solarenergy products. The business is established to offerauthentic sustainable energy solution to the growing

population in the rural areas and as well as to anever-increasing market of SMEs in Ghana.

Contact informationDaniel Kofi Essien, [email protected]



Solutions providedSolar PV home or business systems less than 1 kW


Funding needsProject equity $200,000Project development grant $150,000Capital grant or subsidy $150,000

Non-financial needs• Access to new customers in another country• Access to a manufacturer• Access to consulting services (human resources,accounting, financial management, businessdevelopment, legal, engineering, GIS etc.)



DASSY Enterprise www.dassy-enterprise.com



DASSY Enterprise is a Rwandan social enterprisespecializing in off-grid solar energy technologies,including low-cost solar lights, DC lighting kits, solarhome and institutional systems. DASSY works with122 freelance vendors, 38 sales representatives, and42 freelance technicians. To date, DASSY has servedover 7,000 customers in various solar solutions.

Contact informationNezerwa Francois D’Assise, Managing Director [email protected]

Countries of operationRwanda




• Project development• Provide end-user financing for energy services • Mini-grids: project development, design, materialprocurement, construction

Solutions providedSolar PV lanternsSolar PV home or business systems less than 1 kWSolar PV home or business systems greater than 1 kWSolar PV institutional-level systemsMini-/micro-grids: solar PV



• Has completed 1 mini-grid to date in ownership,project development, component supplier, EPC andoperation and maintenance capacities.

• Will be involved in the ownership, projectdevelopment, EPC and operation and maintenanceof 2 mini-grids in the next 12-24 months.


2014-2015 FinancialsRevenue $440,923Expenses $409,012

Funding needsCommercial debt $500,000Project development grant $500,000Capital grant or subsidy $1,000,000

Micro-grid specific funding needsConcessional debt $50,000Commercial debt $50,000Project development grant $20,000Capital grant or subsidy $200,000Working capital $60,000Company equity $50,000




DEALER TECNO SRLwww.dealertecno.com

Small business, Scaling-up, 2-5 years, 8 full-timeemployees

Dealer Tecno designs and manufactures innovative,low environmental impact systems for wind turbinepower, water storage, shelters, telecommunicationsand energy conversion (through hybrid systems orCHP).


Contact informationStefano Onofri, General [email protected]

Countries of operationItaly




• Project development• Planning or evaluation of energy programs• Manage energy projects or programs• Integrate, install and/or maintain energy systems• Other: Innovative international PCT patent• Mini-grids: project development, design,component supply, construction, operation &maintenance

Solutions providedWindCombined heat and power (CHP)Energy storageMini-/micro-grids: wind


• Has completed 10 mini-grids to date in anoperation and maintenance capacity, 7 mini-gridsin project development and EPC capacities, 2mini-grids in ownership and investmentcapacities, and 1 mini-grid in a componentsupplier capacity.

• Will be involved in the operation and maintenanceof 40 mini-grids, the investment, projectdevelopment, component supplier and EPC of 10mini-grids, and the ownership of 1 mini-grid in thenext 12 – 24 months.



Funding needsProject equity $100,000Concessional debt $500,000Commercial debt $500,000Project development grant $1,000,000Capital grant or subsidy $1,000,000Working capital $100,000Company equity $100,000Company debt $300,000

Micro-grid specific funding needsProject development grant $500,000Capital grant or subsidy $500,000

Non-financial needs• Access to new customers within the same country• Access to new customers in another country• Access to a manufacturer• Access to component suppliers• Matchmaking with potential partners (investors,suppliers, service providers)

DEEPER MISSIONS www.DeeperMissions.org

International non-governmental organization(NGO), Scaling-up, 2-5 years old, 0 full-timeemployees

Deeper Missions helps improve communities inAfrica through sustainable partnerships which bringgreen energy, safe water and proper sanitation.

Contact informationDerek Reinhard, Executive [email protected]


Countries of operationSierra Leone, Kenya

Expertise• Project development• Manage energy projects or programs• Integrate, install and/or maintain energy systems• Mini-grids: project development

Solutions providedSolar PV lanternsSolar PV home or business systems less than 1 kWSolar PV home or business systems greater than 1 kWSolar PV institutional-level systemsMini-/micro-grids: solar PV


• Has completed 1 mini-grid to date in a projectdevelopment capacity.

• Will be involved in the project development 2mini-grids in the next 12 – 24 months.



Micro-grid specific funding needsProject development grant $50,000Capital grant or subsidy $250,000Working capital $100,000




DEVERGY www.devergy.com


Devergy provides affordable and reliable energy tolow-income people in off-grid rural villages, who areunable to buy a solar home system. With Devergysmart solar micro-grids, customers save up to 30%on their energy expenditure and receive high quality,reliable energy to power households and smallbusinesses. The key feature of the system is anenergy meter which is based on a pre-paid, pay-per-use approach, where customers top up their creditthrough a mobile money platform.

Contact informationFabio De Pascale, [email protected]

Countries of operationTanzania


• Import or export products for the energy sector• Sell energy devices or systems directly to endusers

• Integrate, install and/or maintain energy systems• Provide end-user financing for energy services• Mini-grids: ownership, project development,design, material procurement, component supply,construction, operation & maintenance

Solutions providedMini-/micro-grids: solar PV




• Has completed 6 mini-grids to date in ownership,project development, component supplier, EPC andoperation and maintenance capacities.

• Will be involved in the ownership, projectdevelopment, component supplier, and EPC of 77mini-grids, and the operation and maintenance of83 mini-grids in the next 12 – 24 months.






THE DOBLE GROUP www.thedoblegroup.com


The Doble Group, a group of innovation companiesoperating with the view that when pioneeringtechnology meets innovative thinking, complex,global challenges, such as energy poverty, can beovercome. We recognize the links between productdesign and global sustainability issues, taking a

socially and environmentally responsible approach toall phases of product development; from conceptright through to end-of-life.

Contact informationSimon Doble, [email protected]

Countries of operationUK, Germany, Holland, Chad, Sudan, Ethiopia,Zimbabwe, China, Australia












DULAS LTDwww.dulas.org.uk

Small business, Established, >10 years old, 68full-time employees

Dulas offers professional services for renewableenergy, and is one of the leading suppliers of highquality solar power solutions to some of the world'smost remote locations. Dulas brings togetherexpertise, skills and knowledge in the renewableenergy sector and is able to advise clients onrenewable energy including solar PV, wind, and hydrosystems. The company operates in all areas of thesupply chain, and our products fuel essentialservices such as healthcare, water supply andeducation for developing communities living inremote areas. We are pioneers of the world's firstcutting-edge solar powered refrigeration system,pairing highly efficient cooling technology with solarpower.

Contact informationCatherine McLennan, Account [email protected]

Countries of operationWorldwide




• Perform business consulting services• Mini-grids: project development, consulting,design, material procurement, component supply,construction, operation & maintenance

Solutions providedSolar PV home or business systems less than 1 kWSolar PV home or business systems greater than 1 kWSolar PV institutional-level systemsSmall hydroWindEnergy efficiencyBiogas or other biomassOther: consultancy, planningMini-/micro-grids: solar PV



• Has completed 100 mini-grids to date in, projectdevelopment, component supplier, EPC andoperation and maintenance capacities.

• Will be involved in the project development,component supplier, EPC and operation andmaintenance of 200 mini-grids in the next 12 – 24 months.




Micro-grid specific funding needsCompany equity $10,000



EARTHSPARK INTERNATIONAL www.earthsparkinternational.org


EarthSpark's mission is to eradicate energy poverty.Our method is to do the R+D on business modelsthat can spin off and scale to address specificaspects of energy poverty. So far, we have spun offEnèji Pwòp, S.A., a Haitian social enterprise servingas a distributor for retail clean energy products, andSparkMeter, Inc., a smart meter technologycompany. We have also built a first-of-its-kind, town-sized, solar-powered, smart grid in rural Haiti.Together, EarthSpark and Enèji Pwòp have committedto building 80 of these grids in Haiti by the end of2020.

Contact informationAllison Archambault, [email protected]

Countries of operationHaiti


• Sell energy devices or systems directly to end users • Project development• Planning or evaluation of energy programs• Manage energy projects or programs• Integrate, install and/or maintain energy systems• Provide end-user financing for energy services• Perform business consulting services• Mini-grids: ownership, project development,consulting, operation & maintenance

Solutions providedSolar PV lanternsSolar PV home or business systems less than 1 kWEnergy efficiencyEnergy storageMini-/micro-grids: solar PV, diesel



• Has completed 1 mini-grids to date in ownership,project development, and operation andmaintenance capacities.

• Will be involved in the ownership, investment,project development, and operation andmaintenance of 20 mini-grids in the next 12 – 24months.




Non-financial needs• Mentorship• Matchmaking with potential partners (investors,suppliers, service providers)

ECOENERGY FINANCE www.ecoenergyfinance.org



EcoEnergyFinance makes solar energy solutionsradically affordable by providing its customers theability to utilize solar energy solutions configured fortheir budget and needs, in return for a prepaidmonthly fee. EcoEnergyFinance’s field staff utilisetheir local knowledge and networks to market andsell solutions to their local communities.EcoEnergyFinance also provides customer servicethrough remote monitoring of devices (utilising GSMconnectivity) and phone and in-person support,which encourages long-term engagement withcustomers.

Contact informationJeremy Higgs, Direcetor of Operations & [email protected]

Countries of operationPakistan







Funding needsWorking capital $280,000Company equity $150,000

Non-financial needs• Matchmaking with potential partners (investors,suppliers, service providers)

ECO-POWER RESOURCES LTD www.ecopower.com.ng

Small business, Scaling-up, 2-5 years old, 6 full-time employees

Ecopower is involved in the planning, design,installation, monitoring and maintenance of solar PVsystems. Our model is residential solar systems of allsizes, and mini-grid PV hybrid systems. Based inOwerri Imo State Nigeria, we are fully equipped todeliver systems anywhere in Nigeria, and ourbusiness is currently involved in the installation of200kwp hybrid solar for a community in Delta StateNigeria.

Contact informationKevin Mbawuike Esq, [email protected]



• Integrate, install and/or maintain energy systems• Mini-grids: ownership, material procurement,construction, operation & maintenance

Solutions providedSolar PV lanternsSolar PV home or business systems less than 1 kWSolar PV home or business systems greater than 1 kWSolar PV institutional-level systemsMini-/micro-grids: solar PV, diesel



• Has completed 1 mini-grid to date in ownership,project development, EPC and operation andmaintenance capacities.

• Will be involved in the ownership, projectdevelopment, component supplier, EPC andoperation and maintenance of 4 mini-grids in thenext 12 – 24 months.



Funding needsProject equity $20,000Concessional debt $1,000,000Project development grant $50,000Capital grant or subsidy $100,000Working capital $150,000Company equity $10,000

Micro-grid specific funding needsProject equity $50,000Concessional debt $1,000,000Project development grant $50,000Capital grant or subsidy $100,000Working capital $20,000Company equity $30,000




ECOPRISE www.meroecoprise.org


Ecoprise provides clean energy solutions to base-of-pyramid (BOP) communities in Nepal to createeconomic, environmental and social benefits. Itsmodel is based on appropriate technology design,shared distribution channels and specificknowledge-transfer processes. We work with banks,co-ops and self-help groups to develop financingprograms which increase affordability, andincorporate a support package that includes credit,marketing, sales materials and business skillstraining.

Contact informationBuhwan K.C., [email protected]

Countries of operationNepal




• Provide end-user financing for energy services• Mini-grids: project development, design, materialprocurement

Solutions providedSolar PV lanternsSolar PV home or business systems less than 1 kWSolar PV home or business systems greater than 1 kWSolar PV institutional-level systemsOther: Clean cooking stovesMini-/micro-grids: diesel, hydro






Funding needsProject development grant $25,000Capital grant or subsidy $10,000Working capital $50,000

Micro-grid specific funding needsProject development grant $50,000Working capital $50,000

Non-financial needs• Access to component suppliers• Access to information (on funding sources,regulatory framework etc.)


EGG-ENERGY TANZANIA LTDwww.egg-energy.com


EGG-energy’s mission is to improve our customers’quality of life by connecting their homes andbusinesses to affordable and reliable energyservices. We focus on distribution and service,finding energy solutions that are suitable forcustomers now, and as technology evolves, we aimto consistently connect the end user to the optimalenergy solution. EGG-energy aspires to become theleading provider of affordable, reliable, sustainableenergy throughout Tanzania and beyond.

Contact informationMalcolm Wigmore, [email protected]






Funding needsWorking capital $1,300,000Company equity $1,200,000

Non-financial needs• Access to new customers within the same country• Access to a manufacturer• Access to component suppliers

E-HANDS ENERGY PRIVATE LTD www.ehandsenergy.in


E-Hands Energy is a fast growing provider ofrenewable energy products and solutions to peoplewho are off the electricity grid. We are one of thevery few companies to offer hybrid of wind and solarbased solutions. We are a partner of Kestrel S.A formicro-wind turbine installations in India. A portfoliocompany of ERM LCEF, we are a one stop shop for


comprehensive off-grid renewable energy generationand management.

Contact informationSreekanth C [email protected]



• Integrate, install and/or maintain energy systems• Mini-grids: project development, design, materialprocurement, construction, operation &maintenance

Solutions providedSolar PV lanternsSolar PV home or business systems less than 1 kWSolar PV home or business systems greater than 1 kWSolar PV institutional-level systemsWindMini-/micro-grids: solar PV, wind

Impact to date• 150,000 individuals reached over the lifetime ofthe organization.

• Has completed 5 mini-grids to date in EPCcapacities.

• Will be involved in the EPC of 100 mini-grids inthe next 12 – 24 months.



Funding needsCompany equity $3,000,000Company debt $2,000,000

Micro-grid specific funding needsCompany debt $1,000,000




ELECTRICITY 4 ALLwww.electricity4all.com

Small business, Scaling-up, 6 months – 2 years,22 full-time employees

Our aim is to increase access to affordable, cleanand sustainable energy in Malawi and the region bysupplying, installing and maintaining powersolutions.

Contact informationArjan Visser, [email protected]

Countries of operationMalawi



• Project development• Manage energy projects or programs• Integrate, install and/or maintain energy systems• Provide end-user financing for energy services


Solutions providedSolar PV home or business systems less than 1 kWSolar PV home or business systems greater than 1 kWSolar PV institutional-level systems



Funding needsProject development grant $50,000Capital grant or subsidy $50,000Working capital $50,000Company equity $250,000Company debt $200,000

Non-financial needs• Access to new customers within the same country• New leadership• Matchmaking with potential partners (investors,suppliers, service providers)

ELECTRIC VINE INDUSTRIES www.electric-vine.com


Electric Vine Industries (EVI) has developed a uniquevillage electrification architecture called the SolarVine with a smart meter at its core. Users pre-pay forelectricity using their mobile phone. The meters areconnected to the mobile network, and monitoredonline via a smart-metering management softwarepackage. This pre-payment approach to electricitysales combined with the ability to remotely monitor

generation assets and consumer activity ensuressustainability.

Contact informationBryse Gaboury, [email protected]

Countries of operationIndonesia

Expertise• Project development• Manage energy projects or programs• Other: Generate and sell energy via a micro-grid• Mini-grids: ownership, project development,material procurement, operation & maintenance

Solutions providedSolar PV home or business systems greater than 1 kWSolar PV institutional-level systemsEnergy storageMini-/micro-grids: solar PV


• Has completed 1 mini-grids to date in ownership,project development, component supplier, EPC andoperation and maintenance capacities.





Non-financial needs• Access to a manufacturer• Access to component suppliers• Access to consulting services (human resources,


accounting, financial management, businessdevelopment, legal, engineering, GIS etc.)


• Mentorship

ELEPHANT ENERGYwww.elephantenergy.org


Elephant Energy's mission is to improve the qualityof life in developing communities by pioneeringventures that provide access to appropriatesustainable energy technologies. To do this, ElephantEnergy operates a market-based distribution networkthat empowers off-grid entrepreneurs by providingaccess to energy technologies, assisting them withinitial capital, and training them in marketing andsales operations. By working with establishedbusinesses and entrepreneurs to distribute energyproducts, Elephant Energy provides access to energyin the most remote and underserved areas, whilegenerating income for local business people.

Contact informationJulia Alvarez, Executive [email protected]

Countries of operationNamibia, Zambia, USA (Navajo Nation)



• Project development• Provide end-user financing for energy services

• Other: Manage distribution network for sale ofsmall-scale solar PV products





Funding needsProject equity $200,000Project development grant $300,000Working capital $100,000Company equity $100,000

Non-financial needs• Access to new customers in another country• Access to consulting services (human resources,accounting, financial management, businessdevelopment, legal, engineering, GIS etc.)


ELITE CONSULTING ENGINEERS (ECE) LTD www.elite-consults.com


Uganda Elite Consulting Engineers (ECE) Ltd is adynamic company focusing at creating business


value by offering competitive, timely and costeffective consultancy services in broad fields ofengineering, project management, planning andtechnical capacity development.

Contact informationGodfrey Ssajja Ssali, [email protected]

Countries of operationUganda, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Burundi,Tanzania

Expertise• Planning or evaluation of energy programs• Manage energy projects or programs• Perform analytical services (risk analysis, life-cycle analysis, environmental assessments)

• Perform business consulting services• Other: Technical studies and assessments

Solutions providedOther: Project management, designs, planning andfeasibility studies



Non-financial needs• Access to new customers within the same country• Access to new customers in another country• Access to component suppliers• Access to information (on funding sources,regulatory framework etc.)


EMPOWER GENERATIONwww.empowergeneration.org


Empower Generation (EG) starts and supportswomen-led businesses that distribute clean energysolutions in Nepal. EG identifies, trains, capitalizesand mentors rural women, already acting as theirhousehold’s energy managers, to operate their ownsolar distribution business. Rural women can eliminate energy poverty bycreating local markets for clean energy. Solar lightand power provide safe alternatives to existinginefficient, expensive and harmful energy options.Our network sells durable solar light and powerproducts ranging from portable lights to home-systems that light, charge mobiles, and powerappliances.

Contact informationAnya Cherneff, Executive Director & [email protected]

Countries of operationNepal, Myanmar



• Manage energy projects or programs• Integrate, install and/or maintain energy systems• Provide end-user financing for energy services• Perform business consulting services






Funding needsConcessional debt $500,000Project development grant $1,000,000Capital grant or subsidy $1,000,000




ENDEV PERUwww.endevperu.org / www.endev.info

Government agency, Established, 5-10 years old,20 full-time employees

Energising Development (EnDev) is an energy accesspartnership currently financed by six donorcountries. EnDev promotes sustainable access tomodern energy services that meet the needs of the

poor - long lasting, affordable, and appreciated byusers. The Deutsche Gesellschaft für InternationaleZusammenarbeit (GIZ) closely cooperates with theNetherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) at the globalprogram level. In Peru the partnership is active since2007 promoting the access to improved cookingstoves and baking ovens, pico pv and SHS and solarwater heaters on a market-based approach undercooperation of other partners like MFI, private firms,universities, etc.

Contact informationAngel Verastegui Gubler, Advisor EnDev Project –[email protected]

Countries of operationPeru

Expertise• Project development• Planning or evaluation of energy programs• Manage energy projects or programs• Other: technical assistance for stakeholders in theenergy access market

Solutions providedSolar PV lanternsSolar PV home or business systems less than 1 kWSmall hydroOther: solar water heaters, improved cook stoves;promotion of listed technologies, not direct sales






Non-financial needs• Access to new customers within the same country• Access to a manufacturer• Matchmaking with potential partners (investors,suppliers, service providers)

ENERGY ACCESS AFRICAwww.energyaccessafrica.com

International non-governmental organization(NGO), Scaling-up, 6 months – 2 years old, 4 full-time employees

Energy Access Africa is an organization committed tobridging the energy divide in Africa using sustainablerenewable solutions.

Contact informationUgbizi Ogar, [email protected]





• Project development• Planning or evaluation of energy programs• Manage energy projects or programs• Integrate, install and/or maintain energy systems• Provide end-user financing for energy services• Perform business consulting services


Solar PV home or business systems less than 1 kWEnergy efficiencyEnergy storageWaste-to-energy



Funding needsProject equity $15,000Capital grant or subsidy $20,000Working capital $8,000Operational subsidy $10,000Company equity $5,000

Non-financial needs• Access to a manufacturer• Access to component suppliers• Access to consulting services (human resources,accounting, financial management, businessdevelopment, legal, engineering, GIS etc.)



ENERWHEREwww.enerwhere.com


Enerwhere designs, installs and operates fully-financed commercial solar-hybrid power solutions.Its mini-grids are transportable, offer customers 10-


30% in cost savings compared to conventional dieselpower and reduce or eliminate fuel consumption byat least 40%. Customers pay for power consumptionor a flat rental rate. Typical applications are thosethat rely on off-grid, temporary or weak-grid power.The Company has a growing pipeline of commercialprojects in the Middle East and Africa and is raisingcapital for its next phase of growth.

Contact informationSamer Solh, [email protected]

Countries of operationUAE, Qatar, Oman, Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania,Zimbabwe, South Africa, Mozambique, Nigeria,Ghana


• Mini-grids: ownership, investment, projectdevelopment, material procurement, construction,operation & maintenance

Solutions providedEnergy storageMini-/micro-grids: solar PV, diesel, natural gas, other:storage


• Has completed 8 mini-grids to date in ownership,investment, project development, EPC andoperation and maintenance capacities.

• Will be involved in the ownership, investment,project development, EPC and operation andmaintenance of 50 mini-grids in the next 12 – 24months.





COASTAL AND MARINE UNION (EUCC)www.eucc.net

International non-governmental organization(NGO), Established, >10 years, 20 full-timeemployees

The Coastal & Marine Union (EUCC) is an associationwith 2700 members in 40 countries, and wasfounded with the aim of promoting sustainabledevelopment in coastal zones. By bridging gapsbetween scientists, environmentalists, sitemanagers, planners and policy makers, it has growninto the largest network of coastal practitioners andexperts in Europe. Most recent efforts focus onincorporating renewable energy, energy efficiency,energy storage and related smart grid and dataapplications into sustainable cities and sustainabletourism destinations.

Contact informationMagdalena Muir, Advisory Board Member – Climateand [email protected]

Countries of operationEurope, North Africa, Middle East areas

Expertise• Project development


• Planning or evaluation of energy programs • Perform analytical services (risk analysis, life-cycle analysis, environmental assessments)

• Perform business consulting services• Mini-grids: project development, consulting,construction, operation & maintenance

Solutions providedSmall hydroWindCombined heat and power (CHP)Energy efficiencyEnergy storageOther: Offshore wind and grid infrastructure, anddevelopment of community participationMini-/micro-grids: solar PV, biomass/biogas

Impact to date• Has completed 5 mini-grids to date in ownership,investment, project development, and EPCcapacities.

• Will be involved in the ownership, investment,project development, and EPC of 2 mini-grids inthe next 12 – 24 months.





• Matchmaking with potential partners (investors,suppliers, service providers

FENIX INTERNATIONAL www.fenixintl.com


Fenix manufactures, sells, finances and servicessolar energy access in frontier markets. Theseproducts are sold on a pay as you go basis. Inaddition, we expect to sell ancillary products to thesecustomers over time, as we build up a data set andrepayment history with these customers.

Contact informationDavid Dinerman, [email protected]

Countries of operationUganda, Kenya




Solutions providedSolar PV home or business systems greater than 1 kWEnergy storage





Funding needsWorking capital $20,000,000Company equity $20,000,000

Non-financial needs• Access to new customers in another country• Matchmaking with potential partners (investors,suppliers, service providers)

FOSERA www.fosera.com


Fosera develops and produces high quality Pico-Solar-Home-Systems for light, phone charging, radioand TV. The systems are typically used in rural areasto give independent access to modern energy.Special features of the products consist of Li-Battery technology, ultra-efficient LEDs and themodular system design, which allows the system togrow with the demand of the user.

Contact informationCatherine Adelmann, General [email protected]

Countries of operationGermany, Thailand, India, Indonesia, Philippines,Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Ethiopia, Kenya,Mozambique, Liberia, Tanzania, Uganda, SouthAfrica, Mexico, Peru, Lebanon, Afghanistan




• Mini-grids: design

Solutions providedSolar PV lanternsSolar PV home or business systems less than 1 kWEnergy efficiencyEnergy storageMini-/micro-grids: solar PV



• Will be involved in the component supplier of 50mini-grids in the next 12 – 24 months.



Non-financial needs• Access to new customers within the same country• Access to new customers in another country

FOUNDATION RURAL ENERGY SERVICES(FRES)

www.fres.nl

International non-governmental organization(NGO), Established, >10 years old, 5 full-timeemployees

Since 2001, Netherlands-based Foundation RuralEnergy Services (FRES) has been acceleratingimprovements in health, education and economic


conditions in rural communities of developing Sub-Saharan Africa by establishing local commercialcompanies that provide affordable and reliableaccess to (solar derived) electricity services to ruraloff-grid communities.FRES’ market position is to provide electricity beyondbasic lighting, catering to a range of appliance usesincluding those that support income generatingactivities.

Contact informationChris Service, Business [email protected]

Countries of operationMali, South Africa, Burkina Faso, Uganda, Guinea-Bissau

Expertise• Project development• Manage energy projects or programs• Integrate, install and/or maintain energy systems• Mini-grids: ownership, investment, projectdevelopment, material procurement, construction,operation & maintenance

Solutions providedSolar PV home or business systems less than 1 kWSolar PV home or business systems greater than 1 kWSolar PV institutional-level systemsMini-/micro-grids: solar PV, diesel, other: PV/dieselhybrid



• Has completed 10 mini-grids to date inownership, investment, and operation andmaintenance capacities, and 9 mini-grids inproject development and EPC capacities.




Funding needsCapital grant or subsidy $10,000,000

Micro-grid specific funding needsCapital grant or subsidy $1,500,000


FRONTIER MARKETS www.frontiermkts.com


Frontier Markets is a sales, marketing and after-sales service distribution company in Rajasthan.Founded in 2011, Frontier Markets works with localchannel partners and field staff to reach ruralhouseholds, providing them with access to highquality and affordable clean energy solutions. Wework with manufacturers to get the right products toour rural customers, and we create solar retail pointsin the last mile while supporting them with servicecenters and after-sales. Our Solar Saheli campaignempowers women entrepreneurs through energyaccess by providing training in the marketing, sales,and after-sales service of energy solutions to earnincome, and we work with local rural villagers tobuild presence of solar in Rajasthan.


Contact informationAjaita Shah, Founder & [email protected]




• Integrate, install and/or maintain energy systems

Solutions providedSolar PV lanternsSolar PV home or business systems less than 1 kWSolar PV home or business systems greater than 1 kWSolar PV institutional-level systemsEnergy storage




Funding needsCapital grant or subsidy $500,000Working capital $1,500,000Company equity $500,000

Non-financial needs• Access to new customers in another country• Access to component suppliers• Access to consulting services (human resources,accounting, financial management, businessdevelopment, legal, engineering, GIS etc.)


• Mentorship• New leadership


FUNDACIÓN ACCIONA MICROENERGÍAwww.accioname.org

Corporate foundation, Scaling-up, 5-10 years old,12 full-time employees

Fundación Acciona Microenergía is a corporatefoundation focused on promoting renewableelectricity access in off-grid remote areas ofdeveloping countries. We created a social companyin each operational country to develop sustainableand affordable electricity delivery models for thosemost in need.

Contact informationJulio Eisman, [email protected]

Countries of operationPeru, Mexico

Expertise• Import or export products for the energy sector• Sell energy devices or systems directly to endusers

• Project development• Planning or evaluation of energy programs• Manage energy projects or programs• Integrate, install and/or maintain energy systems• Provide end-user financing for energy services

Solutions providedSolar PV home or business systems less than 1 kWSolar PV institutional-level systems








GEOFAUS ENERGY


GeoFaus Energy has three focuses: Gender,Advocacy and Energy, Engineering ProjectManagement and Economic and BusinessManagement. Our objectives include creatingawareness on sustainable and clean energy(cookstoves and fuels), distribution of cleancookstoves and fuels, project planning, businessdevelopment and advocacy in energy access.

Contact informationFaustina Boakye, [email protected]



Solutions providedOther: Cook stoves, advocacy and gendermainstreaming into energy projects


Funding needsProject development grant $5,000Working capital $10,000


GHAM POWERwww.ghampower.com

Small business, Scaling-up, 2-5 years, 40 full-time employees

Gham Power develops off-grid solar microgrids andproductive end use systems in developing countries.To scale, we are developing a project aggregationplatform that helps develop off-grid projects usingstandard templates for technology design, financingstructure, and running operations. This way, weextend the platform to other developers and EPC’s,and build large-size investment funds by aggregatingstandardized projects developed by multipledevelopers.

Contact informationSandeep Giri, [email protected]

Countries of operationNepal

Expertise• Import or export products for the energy sector


• Sell energy devices or systems directly to end users • Project development• Manage energy projects or programs• Integrate, install and/or maintain energy systems• Provide end-user financing for energy services• Perform business consulting services• Mini-grids: ownership, investment, projectdevelopment, consulting, design, materialprocurement, component supply, construction,operation & maintenance

Solutions providedSolar PV home or business systems less than 1 kWSolar PV home or business systems greater than 1 kWSolar PV institutional-level systemsSolar thermal: small-scale systems less than 2 MWEnergy efficiencyEnergy storageMini-/micro-grids: solar PV, diesel, wind, hydro



• Has completed 7 mini-grids to date in ownership,project development, EPC and operation andmaintenance capacities, and 4 mini-grids in aninvestment capacity.

• Will be involved in the ownership, investment,operation and maintenance of 15 mini-grids, theproject development of 60 mini-grids, and the EPCof 30 mini-grids in the next 12 – 24 months.



Funding needsProject equity $8,500,000Commercial debt $18,500,000Project development grant $500,000Capital grant or subsidy $4,200,000Working capital $500,000Company equity $500,000

Micro-grid specific funding needsProject equity $3,100,000Commercial debt $4,200,000Project development grant $200,000Capital grant or subsidy $4,000,000Working capital $500,000

Non-financial needs• Access to a manufacturer• Access to component suppliers• Matchmaking with potential partners (investors,suppliers, service providers)

GLOBAL BIOTECHNOLOGY TRANSFERFOUNDATION

www.gbtfoundation.org


We are an organization dedicated to the use ofappropriate technology for socio-economicdevelopment and the growth and strengthening ofthe global bio-economy.

Contact informationClifford Spencer, [email protected]

Countries of operationSub-Saharan Africa

Expertise• Project development• Planning or evaluation of energy programs• Manage energy projects or programs• Perform business consulting services• Mini-grids: project development, consulting


Solutions providedNot applicable (My organization does not directlyoffer sustainable energy products)Mini-/micro-grids: biomass/biogas


• Has completed 1 mini-grids to date in a projectdevelopment capacity.






GOSOLAR AFRICA www.gosolarafrica.org


GoSolarAfrica is the frontier and leader in cleanenergy design, Installation and design across Africa.We make clean energy available to households,businesses, schools, non-profits and governmentorganizations at a low and affordable cost than theypay for energy generated by burning fossil fuels likekerosene, petrol, diesel and natural gas. Ourapproach is to install innovative systems to thehighest engineering standards while making the

switch simple for our customers. On the whole, webelieve that equitable distribution of energy supplyshould be seen as a major component of sustainabledevelopment and climate change adaptation.

Contact informationFemi Oye, [email protected]

Countries of operationNigeria, Ghana, Cameroon, Benin



• Integrate, install and/or maintain energy systems• Perform business consulting services• Mini-grids: ownership, investment, projectdevelopment, consulting, design, materialprocurement, construction, operation &maintenance

Solutions providedSolar PV lanternsSolar PV home or business systems less than 1 kWSolar PV home or business systems greater than 1 kWEnergy efficiencyWaste-to-energyMini-/micro-grids: solar PV, diesel, biomass/biogas



• Has completed 4 mini-grids to date in ownership,investment, project development, EPC andoperation and maintenance capacities.





Funding needsProject equity $2,000,000Concessional debt $1,000,000Commercial debt $1,000,000Project development grant $500,000Working capital $400,000Company equity $1,000,000

Micro-grid specific funding needsProject equity $2,000,000Commercial debt $1,000,000Project development grant $500,000Working capital $400,000Company equity $6,000,000Company debt $100,000




GREAT LAKES ENERGY www.gle.solar


We are a solar innovation and distribution enterprise.For the past decade, we have immersed ourselves inthe energy challenges of rural healthcare. Today we

use that knowledge and experience to equiphealthcare providers with optimized energy solutionsso they can deliver the best possible patient care.

Contact informationSam Dargan, [email protected]

Countries of operationRwanda, Burundi, DRC


• Project development• Manage energy projects or programs• Integrate, install and/or maintain energy systems

Solutions providedSolar PV lanternsSolar PV institutional-level systems







GREENER IMPACT INTERNATIONALwww.greenerimpact.org


We are a youth-led NGO which imports solar lampsfor distribution in schools and to women in off-gridcommunities. Our goal is to utilize youth’s capacityfor sustainable development and the climate changeagenda.

Contact informationKassim Hussein, Ag. Executive [email protected]

Countries of operationGhana, Nigeria, Togo, Tanzania








GVE PROJECTS LTD. www.gve-group.com


GVE Projects Limited (GVE) is the fastest growingrenewable energy solutions provider in Nigeria. Incollaboration with our partners we have madetremendous contributions in the renewable energydeployment industry in the country and beyondthrough our major business activities which include;the design, sales, installation and maintenance ofreliable and affordable renewable energy solutionsfor residential houses, commercial outfits and ruralcommunities (mini-grids) in line with our clients’needs. Our mission is to provide socio-economicdevelopments to rural communities and communitieswho are cut out from modern civilization through theprovision of reliable and affordable renewable energysolutions.

Contact informationIfeanyi Orajaka, MD/[email protected]



• Project development• Planning or evaluation of energy programs• Manage energy projects or programs


• Integrate, install and/or maintain energy systems• Mini-grids: ownership, project development,design, material procurement, construction,operation & maintenance

Solutions providedSolar PV home or business systems less than 1 kWSolar PV home or business systems greater than 1 kWSolar PV institutional-level systemsEnergy efficiencyMini-/micro-grids: solar PV



• Has completed 3 mini-grids to date in ownership,investment, project development, componentsupplier, EPC and operation and maintenancecapacities.

• Will be involved in the ownership, investment,project development, component supplier, EPC andoperation and maintenance of 12 mini-grids in thenext 12 – 24 months.



Funding needsProject equity $658,000Concessional debt $400,000Commercial debt $1,000,000

Micro-grid specific funding needsProject equity $658,000Concessional debt $400,000Commercial debt $100,000


• Access to information (on funding sources,

regulatory framework etc.)• Mentorship• Matchmaking with potential partners (investors,suppliers, service providers)

HELIO INTERNATIONALwww.helio-international.org


HELIO International is a non-profit independent thinktank studying the contribution of energy policy toeco-development since 1996. The organization iscomposed of a world-wide network of energyanalysts who identify, assess, measure and publicizethe contribution of energy systems and policies tosustainable and equitable development. HELIO hasdeveloped the HELIO Sustainable Energy Index tohelp investors identify projects and countries wheretheir investment will be the most productive.

Contact informationDr. Helene Connor, Honorary [email protected]

Countries of operationMali, Benin, Togo, Cameroon

Expertise• Planning or evaluation of energy programs • Perform analytical services (risk analysis, life-cycle analysis, environmental assessments)

Solutions providedNot applicable (My organization does not directlyoffer sustainable energy products)




Non-financial needs• New leadership

HELIOS SOCIAL ENTERPRISE www.heliosse.com

Small business, Start-up, 2-5 years old, 5 full-time employees

Helios Social Enterprise builds and operates clean-energy mini-grids (CEMGs) in remote communities insub-Saharan Africa. Our first project is in Tanzania,where were are developing 12 village-based CEMGs,each with a central solar PV array (40-60 kWp) and adistribution network capable of connecting allcustomers within a ~1.5km radius. Our mini-gridsare capable of supplying anchor, industrial,commercial, and public loads, as well as householdneeds.

Contact informationRachel English, [email protected]



• Project development• Planning or evaluation of energy programs• Manage energy projects or programs• Perform business consulting services• Mini-grids: ownership, project development,consulting, design, operation & maintenance


Impact to date• Has completed 10 mini-grids to date in ownershipand project development capacities.

• Will be involved in the ownership, projectdevelopment, operation and maintenance of 120mini-grids in the next 12 – 24 months.





HOCHSCHULE NEU-ULM UNIVERSITY OFAPPLIED SCIENCES www.hs-new-ulm.de

Academic or research institution, Scaling-up, 6months – 2 years old, 220 full-time employees

The university has a strong international alignment,and leads diverse research projects in the field ofrural electrification or rural development.

Contact informationDavid Manetsgruber, Research [email protected]

Countries of operationIndia, Kenya, Tanzania, Cameroon, Ethiopia,Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar,Indonesia, Philippines


Expertise• Project development• Planning or evaluation of energy programs• Manage energy projects or programs • Perform analytical services (risk analysis, life-cycle analysis, environmental assessments)

• Mini-grids: project development, consulting

Solutions providedNot applicable (My organization does not directlyoffer sustainable energy products)Mini-/micro-grids: solar PV, diesel, hydro,biomass/biogas

Impact to date• Has completed 5 mini-grids to date in projectdevelopment capacities.




Funding needsCapital grant or subsidy $200,000

Micro-grid specific funding needsCapital grant or subsidy $200,000


IDÉNERGIE INC.www.idenergie.ca


Idénergie is a leading engineering company active inthe clean energy sector. Its mission is to develop andmarket leading edge technologies worldwide thatoptimize the performance of electrical productiondevices using renewable resources. Idénergie hasdeveloped and begun marketing the first river turbineallowing a significant electricity production from thecurrent of a river. It performs even at low velocityand its efficiency is less dependent on weatherconditions, which particularly affects the domesticsolar panels and wind turbines market.

Contact informationDenis Bastien, CFO and Vice [email protected]

Countries of operationCanada


• Mini-grids: design, component supply, operation &maintenance

Solutions providedSmall hydroOther: River turbine (pico hydroelectricity)Mini-/micro-grids: solar PV, diesel, wind, hydro


• Has completed 1 mini-grids to date in projectdevelopment and component supplier capacities.

• Will be involved in the component supply of 8mini-grids, and the project development andoperation and maintenance of 5 mini-grids in thenext 12 – 24 months.





Funding needsProject development grant $300,000Company equity $700,000Company debt $300,000

Micro-grid specific funding needsProject equity $250,000Project development grant $150,000Capital grant or subsidy $100,000Working capital $50,000


ILUMEXICO www.ilumexico.mx


ILUMEXICO is a social enterprise that provideselectricity through solar home systems to off-gridrural communities in Mexico. We design andmanufacture a wide range of solar systems forBottom of the Pyramid (BoP) markets, createinnovative last-mile distribution strategies to reachthe most remote communities through a hub andspoke model by employing local technicians, andprovide flexible financing for users that replacespendings on expensive, polluting and hazardouslighting sources. We have installed over 3900 solarsystems 11 Mexican states.

Contact informationCamila López, [email protected]

Countries of operationMexico



• Integrate, install and/or maintain energy systems• Mini-grids: ownership, project development,design, material procurement, construction,operation & maintenance

Solutions providedSolar PV home or business systems less than 1 kWSolar PV home or business systems greater than 1 kWMini-/micro-grids: solar PV



• Has completed 33 mini-grids to date in acomponent supplier capacity, and 2 mini-grids inEPC and operation and maintenance capacities.

• Will be involved in the investment of 22 mini-grids, and the ownership, project development,component supplier, EPC and operation andmaintenance of 2 mini-grids in the next 12 – 24months.



Funding needsProject equity $13,000Concessional debt $200,000Commercial debt $200,000

Project development grant $35,000Capital grant or subsidy $137,000Working capital $900,000Company equity $342,000Company debt $400,000

Micro-grid specific funding needsProject equity $13,000Concessional debt $200,000Commercial debt $200,000Project development grant $35,000Capital grant or subsidy $137,000Working capital $900,000Company equity $342,000Company debt $400,000



INTERNATIONAL COPPER ASSOCIATION www.copperalliance.org

Not-for-profit industrial organization,Established, >10 years old, 130 full-timeemployees

The International Copper Association (ICA) is a not-for-profit trade association that supports the globalcopper industry. ICA is active in more than 60countries. Through ICA’s programs, the copperindustry is making a positive impact on sustainabledevelopment and areas of critical societal concern.

This includes energy access, energy efficiency,climate change mitigation, public health, food supply,green building, and more. ICA is one of the foundingpartners of SE4ALL’s appliances accelerator, whichto-date has secured commitments of nearly $10million.

Contact informationSteven Kukoda, Vice [email protected]

Countries of operationOperates in 60+ countries globally.


• Perform business consulting services








IOD PARC www.iodparc.com

Small business/Consultancy firm, Established,>10 years old, 30 full-time employees

IOD PARC is a consultancy specializing in socialresearch, monitoring and evaluation (M&E), andimproving organizational effectiveness. We mainlywork in the context of international developmentorganizations and their policies, programs andprojects. We have a particular focus on sustainableenergy access, as well as climate change mitigation,adaptation and sustainability more broadly. Ourconsultants are based in offices in the UK, Malawi,Nepal and Australia.

Contact informationGill Davies, Senior [email protected]

Countries of operationWorking with 100+ clients globally.

Expertise• Project development• Planning or evaluation of energy programs• Manage energy projects or programs• Perform business consulting services





JUABAR DESIGNwww.juabar.com


Juabar provides a solar-powered mobile phonecharging kiosk that provides a village-wideelectricity utility and lucrative income for a ruralentrepreneur. Our kiosks provide an electricity utilityfor 300 households upon deployment. Juabar notonly provides electricity access to off-grid villages,but also enables a rural entrepreneur to earn incomeby providing this service. Our kiosks enable anelectricity entrepreneur to become a solarambassador for their village, giving a hands-onexperience with high quality solar.

Contact informationOlivia Nava, [email protected]









Funding needsProject equity $500,000Concessional debt $250,000Project development grant $15,000Capital grant or subsidy $250,000Working capital $100,000

Non-financial needs• Access to new customers within the same country• Access to new customers in another country• Access to a manufacturer• Access to consulting services (human resources,accounting, financial management, businessdevelopment, legal, engineering, GIS etc.)


KABONI www.kaboni.org

Consultancy firm, Established, >10 years old, 2full-time employees

Kaboni is a business and renewable energy projectconsultancy with a particular focus on Africa anddeveloping regions. We are very experiencedbusiness and project originators, developers, andmanagers. We develop our own projects and workwith other developers, NGOs and EPCs to evaluation,design and finance their projects and concepts. Weunderstand the policy, strategy and regulatoryprocesses involved and work at all levels, fromMinisters to local stakeholders, helping projectsprogress and finding the resources needed for eachstage.

Contact informationPhillip Stovold, Managing [email protected]

Countries of operationCameroon, Kenya, Uganda, Sierra Leone, Malawi,Nigeria, UK, Spain, France, Peru, ColombiaExpertise• Project development• Planning or evaluation of energy programs• Manage energy projects or programs• Provide commercial financing for energy services • Perform analytical services (risk analysis, life-cycle analysis, environmental assessments)

• Perform business consulting services• Mini-grids: investment, project development,consulting

Solutions providedSolar PV institutional-level systemsSmall hydroBiogas or other biomassMini-/micro-grids: solar PV, hydro, biomass/biogas

Impact to date• Has completed 2 mini-grids to date in investmentand project development capacities.

• Will be involved in the investment and projectdevelopment of 2 mini-grids in the next 12 – 24months.





KARIBU SOLAR POWER www.karibusolar.com


We design, manufacture and distribute a solar pay-as-you-go “business in a box” kit. It is anincome-producing asset for an entrepreneur (just likea chicken or goat) but it is also an affordable way tobuy light (and mobile phone charging) for an end-consumer.Our kit consists of 2 “hockey puck” rechargeablelights/phone chargers and 1 solar panel as well asinstructional information and marketing materials.We sell this kit to entrepreneurs who then earnincome from selling recharges and an end-user nowhas access to clean, affordable light and energy.

Contact informationAdam Camenzuli, Executive [email protected]









Non-financial needs• Access to new customers within the same country• Access to new customers in another country• Access to a manufacturer• Access to component suppliers• Access to information (on funding sources,regulatory framework etc.)


K ENERGY & POWERwww.kenergyandpower.com

Small business, Start-up, 6 months – 2 years, 8full-time employees

Solar PV company involved in developingcommercially viable solutions for on-grid and off-gridsolutions.

Contact informationKwasi Boateng, Managing [email protected]





Solutions providedSolar PV lanternsSolar PV home or business systems less than 1 kWSolar PV home or business systems greater than 1 kWSolar PV institutional-level systemsEnergy efficiency



Funding needsProject equity $50,000

Non-financial needs• Access to new customers within the same country• Mentorship

KONSERVE GROUP www.konserve.co.ug

Small business, Scaling-up, >10 years old, 16full-time employees

Konserve Group consists of two firms promoting theuse of renewable energy technologies and efficientuse of modern energy. Based in Uganda, Konserve isa fast growing firm that has implemented over 1,000solar PV installations and 300 energy efficientsolutions for domestic, commercial and institutionalusers. Over the last decade, Konserve has been asignificant force behind the growth of the solar PVsector in Uganda, and has led two major projectsthat led to commercializing solar technology use.

Contact informationAbdeel Musigire Kyezira, Managing [email protected]

Countries of operationUganda, Rwanda, Tanzania, Kenya, South Sudan,DRC

Expertise• Sell energy devices or systems to merchants forre-sale


• Project development• Manage energy projects or programs• Mini-grids: ownership, project development,design, component supply, operation &maintenance

Solutions providedSolar PV home or business systems less than 1 kWSolar PV home or business systems greater than 1 kWSolar PV institutional-level systemsSolar thermal: small-scale systems less than 2 MWEnergy efficiencyBiogas or other biomassWaste-to-energyMini-/micro-grids: solar PV, biomass/biogas


• Has completed 2 mini-grids to date in componentsupplier and operation and maintenancecapacities, and 1 mini-grid in EPC capacities.







Non-financial needs• Access to new customers within the same country• Access to a manufacturer• Access to consulting services (human resources,accounting, financial management, businessdevelopment, legal, engineering, GIS etc.)


KOPAGAS LLC www.kopagas.com


KOPAGAS is a high-impact social enterprisededicated to improve the lives of the most 88%households in Sub-Saharan Africa who rely on woodand charcoal as a source of energy for cooking. Ourmission is to enable the less privileged members ofthe society to access clean energy by removingupfront costs of clean burning stoves and fuelsthrough our newly set up distribution model.

Contact informationSebastian Rodriguez-Sanchez, [email protected]



Solutions providedOther: LPG





LET THERE BE LIGHT INTERNATIONALwww.LetThereBeLightInternational.org

Local or national non-governmental organization(NGO), Scaling-up, 6 months – 2 years old, 0 full-time employees

Let There Be Light International raises awarenessabout Global Energy Poverty and raises funds for thein-country purchase and distribution of Solar Lightsto vulnerable off-grid populations in sub-SaharanAfrica. We are a charitable organization thatpurchases in bulk from local vendors and distributesthem at no cost to individuals and families living ator below the extreme poverty line.

Contact informationSarah Baird, Executive Director [email protected]


Expertise• Project development• Other: Meeting lighting needs of extreme poor andpromoting sustainable energy in off-gridcommunities

Solutions providedSolar PV lanternsSolar PV institutional-level systems

Impact to date• 6,900 individuals reached over the lifetime of theorganization (past 12 months).


Funding needsProject development grant $5,000Capital grant or subsidy $30,000

Non-financial needs• Access to a manufacturer• Access to information (on funding sources,regulatory framework etc.)


LIBERIAN ENERGY NETWORK www.lightingliberia.org


Since 2011 Liberian Energy Network (LEN) has beenproviding off-grid solar power throughout Liberia. Todate more than 6,500 units have been distributedproviding light and basic electric power to more than35,500 Liberians.

Contact informationRichard Fahey, [email protected]

Countries of operationLiberia




Solutions providedSolar PV lanternsSolar PV home or business systems less than 1 kWSolar PV home or business systems greater than 1 kW





Non-financial needs• Access to new customers within the same country• Access to a manufacturer• Access to component suppliers• Access to information (on funding sources,regulatory framework etc.)



LIGHT UP THE WORLD (LUTW) www.lutw.org

International NGO and Small business, Scaling-up, >10 years old, 5 full-time employees

Light Up The World (LUTW) supplies solar homesystems and lanterns in rural Peru as well astechnical training and funding support to projects inGuatemala, Costa Rica and Papua New Guinea. LUTWis establishing a social enterprise that will pilot PAYGsolar in Peru in 2016.

Contact informationChristoph Schultz, Executive [email protected]

Countries of operationPeru, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Papua New Guinea,Canada


• Planning or evaluation of energy programs• Integrate, install and/or maintain energy systems• Other: Off-grid solar training services, solarliteracy programs

Solutions providedSolar PV lanternsSolar PV home or business systems less than 1 kWSolar PV institutional-level systems







LION’S HEAD GLOBAL PARTNERS www.lhgp.com

Financial institution or fund, Established, 5-10years old, 14 full-time employees

Lion’s Head Global Partners is a London and Nairobibased investment bank that provides financialadvisory and fund management services. Lion’s Headadvises public sector and institutional clients withcorporate/project finance and strategic advisoryservices, including strategic business review,capacity building and financial structuring services.We specialize in multiple sectors including;renewable energy, carbon markets, infrastructure,financial development, agriculture, and healthcare.

Contact informationHarry Guinness, [email protected]

Countries of operationKenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Malawi,Zambia, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Botswana,Namibia, Swaziland, South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana,Cote d’Ivoire, The Gambia, Senegal, Togo, BurkinaFaso, Sierra Leone, Egypt, Tunisia, Morocco, UK


Expertise• Project development• Provide commercial financing for energy services • Perform analytical services (risk analysis, life-cycle analysis, environmental assessments)







• Other: Access to energy access businesses withfunding needs

LUMETER NETWORKS www.lumeter.net


Lumeter develops payment technologies to allowRenewable Energy entrepreneurs to offer PAYG totheir customers. Our solutions include AC & DC mini-grid meters; and control boards that can beintegrated into Solar Home Systems (including iBox,Fosera, etc) or into equipment such as solar pumps,biogas etc.

Contact informationMitra Ardron, [email protected]

Countries of operationOperating in 24 countries, principally in East Africa,West Africa, and the Indian sub-continent



• Provide commercial financing for energy services • Mini-grids: design

Solutions providedSolar PV home or business systems less than 1 kWSolar PV home or business systems greater than 1 kWBiogas or other biomassOther: Meters and PAYG technology in all sectorsMini-/micro-grids: solar PV, biomass/biogas, hybrid

Impact to date• Has completed 3 mini-grids to date in acomponent supplier capacity.

• Will be involved in the component supplier of 10mini-grids in the next 12 – 24 months.


Funding needsProject equity $10,000,000Capital grant or subsidy $500,000Company equity $1,000,000

Non-financial needs• Access to new customers within the same country• Access to new customers in another country• Access to a manufacturer• Matchmaking with potential partners (investors,suppliers, service providers)


MANDULIS ENERGYwww.mandulisenergy.com


Mandulis Energy was established to develop, ownand operate sustainable power generation projects inAfrica, beginning with Uganda. The Royal NorwegianSociety and the Nordic Climate Facility were amongour first investors, enabling the launch of our pilot32kw biomass power plant in Uganda, and tosubsequently start scaling up.

Contact informationPeter BenHur Nyeko, [email protected]

Countries of operationUganda, Rwanda, Cote D’Ivoire, UK



• Perform business consulting services• Mini-grids: ownership, investment, projectdevelopment, consulting, design, materialprocurement, construction, operation &maintenance

Solutions providedSolar thermal: small-scale systems less than 2 MWSolar thermal: large-scale systems greater than 2MWCombined heat and power (CHP)

Energy storageBiogas or other biomassWaste-to-energyOther: Solar/Biomass HybridMini-/micro-grids: solar PV, biomass/biogas

Impact to date• Has completed 1 mini-grids to date in ownership,investment, project development, EPC andoperation and maintenance capacities.




Funding needsProject equity $25,000,000Concessional debt $90,000,000Project development grant $5,000,000Capital grant or subsidy $1,000,000Company equity $20,000,000Company debt $4,000,000

Micro-grid specific funding needsProject equity $5,000,000Concessional debt $17,000,000Project development grant $1,000,000Capital grant or subsidy $1,000,000





MARINE POWER LTD www.marinepowererng.com


Marine Power aims to be a leader in the provision ofpower generation, trading and distribution in Nigeria.The company seeks to address supply-demandimbalances of power generation and reliable servicedelivery to economically important commercial andindustrial hubs. Marine Power acquires powergeneration capabilities either through acquisition ofexisting captive and independent power plants orthrough strategic greenfield developments.

Contact informationLanre Shasore, VP of Corporate & Legal [email protected]



• Manage energy projects or programs• Integrate, install and/or maintain energy systems

Solutions providedSolar PV home or business systems greater than 1 kWSolar PV institutional-level systemsSolar thermal: large-scale systems greater than 2MWNatural gas





• Matchmaking with potential partners (investors,

suppliers, service providers)MERA GAO MICRO GRID POWER (MGP)

www.meragaopower.com


Mera Gao Power (MGP) builds, owns, and operatesthe world’s lowest cost micro grids which providepriority energy services to India’s off-grid poor.MGP’s village-level lighting facilities generateelectricity through centrally located solar panels anddistribute this electricity across the village to powerLED lights and mobile phone chargers in customerhouseholds. MGP’s facilities offer its customers 20%lower cost, higher quality lighting than kerosene, theprimary source of nighttime lighting for India’s off-grid households. MGP installed its first technical pilotin August 2010, began commercial operations inDecember 2011, and serves more than 23,000households 1,000 villages.

Contact informationBrian Shaad, Co-Founder & Head of [email protected]




• Project development• Integrate, install and/or maintain energy systems• Perform business consulting services• Mini-grids: ownership, investment, projectdevelopment, design, material procurement,component supply, construction, operation &maintenance

Solutions providedSolar PV home or business systems less than 1 kWSolar thermal: small-scale systems less than 2 MWMini-/micro-grids: solar PV



• Has completed 1,400 mini-grids to date inownership, investment, project development,component supplier, EPC and operation andmaintenance capacities.

• Will be involved in the ownership, investment,project development, component supplier, EPC andoperation and maintenance of 500 mini-grids inthe next 12 – 24 months.



Funding needsProject development grant $250,000Working capital $4,000,000Company debt $2,000,000

Micro-grid specific funding needsWorking capital $2,000,000Company debt $1,000,000

Non-financial needs• Access to new customers within the same country• Access to a manufacturer• Access to component suppliers• New leadership• Matchmaking with potential partners (investors,suppliers, service providers)

ME SOLSHARE LTD www.me-solshare.com

Small business, Start-up, 6 months – 2 years, 5full-time employees

ME SOLshare is a platform provider for reliable,sustainable and affordable electricity access to low-income people in rural Bangladesh. The SOLsharesolution is an enabler for innovative, decentralizedand dynamic electricity micro-grids which providesolar power to households and businesses and givespeople the chance to take things into their ownhands.

Contact informationRaluca Dumitrescu, [email protected]

Countries of operationBangladesh, India




• Integrate, install and/or maintain energy systems• Provide end-user financing for energy services• Mini-grids: project development, consulting,design, component supply, construction, operation& maintenance


Solutions providedSolar PV home or business systems less than 1 kWMini-/micro-grids: solar PV, biomass/biogas

Impact to date• Has completed 1 mini-grids to date in ownership,investment, project development, componentsupplier, EPC and operation and maintenancecapacities.

• Will be involved in the investment, projectdevelopment, operation and maintenance of 15mini-grids in the next 12 – 24 months, and thecomponent supplier and EPC of 10 mini-grids.





MIBAWA SUPPLIERS LTD. www.mibawa.co.ke


Mibawa Suppliers Limited pioneered the Pay As YouGo Solar Home Lighting System in Kenya to the lowincome households. Since inception the companyhas deployed 20,000 units. The need for small solarhome is lighting system is huge because a majorityof the population is still using kerosene as a sourceof energy. Mibawa Suppliers is working to increaseproduct penetration in the market.

Contact informationMichael Wanyonyi, [email protected]

Countries of operationKenya


Solutions providedSolar PV lanternsOther: PICO SHS

Impact to date• 4000 individuals reached over the past 12months.



Funding needsWorking capital $500,000


MICAMA SOLEY www.micamasoley.com


We import and distribute solar lamps and phonechargers. We work in partnership with NGOs todevelop networks of resellers in rural areas. We havehad quite a bit of success, distributing over 125,000


lamps in the past 4-1/2 years. Over the 18 monthssales have been falling, probably because the marketis being flooded with cheaper products. We need todevelop a new model that leverages the high qualityand manufacturers' guarantees of our products.

Contact informationTom Adamson, [email protected]

Countries of operationHaiti



Solutions providedSolar PV lanternsSolar PV home or business systems less than 1 kWOther: Improved charcoal stoves




Funding needsWorking capital $50,000



MOBILE4ENERGYwww.mobile4energy.com

Small business, Stage of growth, Age, # full-timeemployees

Mobile4Energy provides "Telco Prepay for Utilities”,as an elegant and low cost Meter to Cash solutionallowing consumers to pay for energy using theirmobile phones through existing telecom Pay As YouGo networks which already serve 2.8bn customersglobally.

Contact informationJason Simpson, [email protected]

Countries of operationUK, Kenya

Expertise• Other: Service Provider• Mini-grids: project development

Solutions providedNot applicable (My organization does not directlyoffer sustainable energy products)Mini-/micro-grids: grid extension, large scale hydro

Impact to date• Has completed 1 mini-grid to date in projectdevelopment capacities.

• Will be involved in the project development of 1mini-grid in the next 12-24 months.





Micro-grid specific funding needsProject equity $1,000,000

Non-financial needs• Access to new customers within the same country• Access to new customers in another country• Mentorship• Matchmaking with potential partners (investors,suppliers, service providers)

MOBISOL GMBHwww.plugintheworld.com

Large business, Established, 2-5 years old, 300full-time employees

Mobisol combines solar energy with an affordablepayment plan via mobile phone, comprehensivecustomer service and innovative remote monitoringtechnology. The Berlin-based company offers low-income customers in quality solar home systems thatare a clean alternative to harmful and expensivefossil fuels. Mobisol solar home systems provideenough electricity to power bright LED lights, radios,mobile phones and the larger systems can alsopower small businesses enabling entrepreneurialcustomers to create additional income.

Contact informationThomas Duveau, Head of Business [email protected]

Countries of operationTanzania, Rwanda



Solutions providedSolar PV home or business systems less than 1 kWSolar PV institutional-level systems






MUST LEAD LIMITEDwww.mustleadgroup.com


Renewable energy based local company. Solar, windand biogas are the major product imported andsupplied. We also run special projects like Energy forProject (E4P) and SKIKA campaign (Solar for EveryHousehold). Provision of consultant services andentrepreneurship training are also core function weundertake. We advocate three engines for economicdevelopment in Africa: Renewable Energy, SmartFarming and Education/Entrepreneurship training.The business model applied is network marketingthrough partnership with NGOs, institutions andprivate companies.


Contact informationPeter Mkufya, [email protected]

Countries of operationTanzania, and through partners: Uganda, Rwanda,Malawi



• Project development• Integrate, install and/or maintain energy systems• Perform business consulting services

Solutions providedSolar PV lanternsSolar PV home or business systems less than 1 kWSolar PV institutional-level systemsWindBiogas or other biomass




Funding needsProject development grant $20,000Capital grant or subsidy $25,000

Non-financial needs• Access to new customers in another country• Access to a manufacturer• Access to information (on funding sources,regulatory framework etc.)

• Mentorship

NAMALERE ENERGY RENEWABLE

Large business, Scaling-up, 2-5 years old, 6 full-time employees

Namalere Energy Renewable encompasses thedesign, construction, installation, and operation of a40 MW electricity system fueled primarily withlocally-sourced renewable and sustainablybiodegradable waste. The project has also identifiedand will implement customer marketing andconnection strategies. Finally, the project includesadoption of financing mechanisms that will enableproperty owners to implement a variety of efficiencymeasures and renewable energy.

Contact informationJohn Mulefu Ojwolo, Executive [email protected]

Countries of operationUSA, Canada


• Project development• Mini-grids: ownership, project development,design, construction, operation & maintenance

Solutions providedSolar PV home or business systems greater than 1 kWMini-/micro-grids: solar PV, biomass or biogas

Impact to date• Has completed 3 mini-grids to date in EPCcapacities, 2 mini-grids in ownership and projectdevelopment capacities, and 1 mini-grid incomponent supplier, operation and maintenancecapacities.

• Will be involved in the ownership of 4 mini-grids,the investment, project development and EPC of 2mini-grids, and the component supplier operationand maintenance of 1 mini-grid in the next 12 –24 months.


Funding needsProject equity $22,000Concessional debt $5,000Commercial debt $13,000Project development grant $22,000Capital grant or subsidy $100Working capital $30,000Operational subsidy $5,000Company equity $12,000Company debt $5,000

Micro-grid specific funding needsProject equity $22,000Concessional debt $10,000Commercial debt $30,000Project development grant $10,000Capital grant or subsidy $21,000Working capital $6,000Operational subsidy $3,000Company equity $20,000

Non-financial needs• Access to new customers within the same country• Access to a manufacturer• Access to information (on funding sources,regulatory framework etc.)


NATURETECH INFRASTRUCTURE PVT LTD www.naturetechinfra.com


Naturetech Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. is a socialenterprise providing clean energy access to ruralareas by creating permanent smart solar AC micro-

grid infrastructure. Our vision is to ensure the ruralpopulace has access to modern energy services,which in turn will enable an ecosystem for socialdevelopment and behavioral change towards energyconsumption. Since 2011, Naturetech Infra hasestablished its presence in 30 villages and directlyimpacting the livelihood of 10,000 villagers.

Contact informationKrishna Kumar, Business Development [email protected]



• Project development• Integrate, install and/or maintain energy systems• Perform business consulting services• Mini-grids: ownership, project development,consulting, design, material procurement,construction, operation & maintenance

Solutions providedSolar PV home or business systems less than 1 kWSolar PV home or business systems greater than 1 kWSolar PV institutional-level systemsMini-/micro-grids: solar PV


• Has completed 30 mini-grids in projectdevelopment, operation and maintenancecapacities, 29 mini-grids in ownership andinvestment capacities, and 1 mini-grid in EPCcapacities.

• Will be involved in the operation and maintenanceof 120 mini-grids, the ownership, investment andproject development of 100 mini-grids, the EPC of20 mini-grids, and the component supplier of 10mini-grids in the next 12 – 24 months.









NEVADA SOLAR DESIGNSwww.nevadasolardesigns.com


Nevada Solar Designs is veteran owned andoperated with 10+ years of design and productionexperience developing high quality, reliable, costeffective power solutions for the traffic,communications, industrial and security markets.

Contact informationRobert Damrau, [email protected]

Countries of operationUSA, Canada, Indonesia


• Mini-grids: project development, design, materialprocurement, component supply, construction

Solutions providedSolar PV home or business systems less than 1 kWSolar PV home or business systems greater than 1 kWMini-/micro-grids: solar PV, diesel, natural gas, wind,other: fuel cell






Funding needsWorking capital $1,000,000

Micro-grid specific funding needsWorking capital $1,000,000


• Other: Stakeholder coordination

NEW DAWN ENERGY SOLUTIONS www.NewDawn-ES.com


New Dawn Energy Solutions is an energy auditor,custom designer and systems integrator of solar,small wind and sustainable energy systems. Ourenergy solutions range from small portablegenerating systems to turnkey grid-tied and off-gridenergy solutions. We are dedicated to integrating quality distributedrenewable energy systems for electricity generationusing local resources. We take a holistic approach inevaluating the energy need and recommend themost appropriate energy solutions to suite clients’needs. Our services include site assessment, systemdesign, turnkey installation, consent services,monitoring, maintenance, and project management.

Contact informationNarayana Asogan, Operations [email protected]

Countries of operationSri Lanka, Canada



• Project development• Manage energy projects or programs• Integrate, install and/or maintain energy systems• Other: Energy optimization

Solutions providedSolar PV home or business systems less than 1 kWSolar PV home or business systems greater than 1 kWSolar PV institutional-level systemsWindEnergy efficiencyEnergy storage

Impact to date• 50 individuals reached over the past 12 months.



Funding needsProject equity $250,000Concessional debt $500,000Project development grant $100,000Working capital $150,000



NEW VISION RENEWABLE ENERGY www.nvre.org

International non-governmental organization(NGO), Established, 5-10 years old, 4 full-timeemployees

New Vision Renewable Energy is a nonprofit ChristianCommunity Development organization that usesrenewable energy solutions and training as a catalystfor reenergizing under-resourced communities. Ourpartnership strategy allows us to grow with like-minded organizations committed to engaging peopleand communities in the creation and deployment ofrenewable energy solutions and products that helpempower their lives. We believe every persondeserves to have clean water, light and power andwe are committed to the research, development andsupply of affordable and effective renewable energysolutions and products.



Contact informationPamela O’Brien, Director of Business [email protected]

Countries of operationEast Africa, Haiti, Central & South America









Non-financial needs• Access to a manufacturer• Access to component suppliers• Access to information (on funding sources, • Matchmaking with potential partners (investors,suppliers, service providers)

NOKERO SOLAR www.nokero.com


Nokero International Ltd. designs, manufactures, anddistributes patented solar powered light andcharging products. We have sold over 1.3 millionunits to customers in 120 countries, and has $4million of product sales in negotiation for delivery inthe second half of 2015. We wholesale our solarproducts to distributors, retailers, non-profits,governments, and corporations in the developingworld, particularly in Africa and Asia. We believe thatsolar solutions will leapfrog an interconnected grid ina similar manner to how cellphone usageleapfrogged landlines in emerging markets.

Contact informationNathan South, [email protected]

Countries of operationKenya, Nigeria, Uganda, India, Fiji, Cambodia,Malaysia, Indonesia, Peru, Haiti, Nicaragua, SierraLeone, Guinea, Pakistan, Zambia, Zimbabwe, SouthAfrica










• New leadership• Matchmaking with potential partners (investors,suppliers, service providers)

OCEAN RENEWABLE POWER COMPANY www.orpc.co

Small business, Scaling-up, >10 years old, 18full-time employees

Ocean Renewable Power Company, LLC (ORPC) is aglobal leader in hydrokinetic power systemtechnology and project solutions. We are anexperienced team of professionals that sets a highstandard for environmentally suitable river and oceanpower solutions that solve the problem of high cost,environmentally risky electricity generation in remoteand isolated "islanded" communities. ORPC iscommitted to working with local communities,partners and supply chains, ensuring that projectscreate economic opportunities for host communitiesand are compatible with other water users.

Contact informationNathan Johnson, Director of Business [email protected]

Countries of operationUSA, Canada, Ireland. Project development in SouthAmerica, South-East Asia, Africa.




• Perform business consulting services• Mini-grids: project development, consulting,design, component supply, construction, operation& maintenance

Solutions providedOther: Marine and hydrokinetic energy technologyand project development including tidal, river, andocean currents. Provision of expertise on waveenergy and offshore wind.Mini-/micro-grids: other: river hydrokinetic


• Has completed 2 mini-grids to date in projectdevelopment, component supplier, operation andmaintenance capacities.

• Will be involved in the project development,component supplier, operation and maintenance of3 mini-grids in the next 12 – 24 months.







OFF GRID ELECTRIC LTD www.offgrid-electric.com


Off Grid Electric (OGE) works to provide accessible,affordable and aspirational energy services (M-POWER) to individuals and communities that lackbasic electricity. It offers solar as a service tocustomers who suffer from an expensive grid, anunreliable grid, or have no grid access at all. OGEdelivers a complete technical, operational andfinancial model that makes high-quality renewableenergy services available to anyone, anywhere, inwhich customers pre-pay for electrical servicesusing mobile money. This approach enables radicalcost and risk reductions, ensuring affordability for allincome levels.

Contact informationJessica Eastling, Business Development [email protected]

Countries of operationTanzania, Rwanda









OMNIGRID MICROPOWER COMPANY PRIVATE LTD

www.omcpower.com


OMC Power is engaged in the generation anddistribution of renewable energy based electricity inthe off-grid and poor-grid areas of remote rural India.The company sets up and operates solar powerplants, under the mini-grid model, which supplypower to anchor tenants (ex. telecom towers),business establishments (ex. micro and smallenterprise), and rural retail customers (ex.households, small grocery shops etc.).

Contact informationShrihari Kulkami, [email protected]


Expertise• Integrate, install and/or maintain energy systems• Mini-grids: ownership, project development,design, material procurement, construction,operation & maintenance




• Has completed 60 mini-grids to date inownership, project development, EPC andoperation and maintenance capacities.

• Will be involved in the ownership, projectdevelopment, EPC and operation and maintenanceof 1,000 mini-grids in the next 12 – 24 months.






THE ORGONE FOUNDATIONwww.orgonefoundation.org

International non-governmental organization(NGO), Start-up, 6 months – 2 years old, 5 full-time employees

The Orgone Foundation is a US-based non-profitorganization that provides hospitals and schools inAfrica with sustainable electric service so that theycan focus on their core missions.

Contact informationKwabena (Koby) Okrah, Executive Director, Strategyand Business Developmentkwabena.okrah.orgonebd.com

Countries of operationGhana, USA

Expertise• Integrate, install and/or maintain energy systems• Mini-grids: ownership, investment, projectdevelopment, consulting, design, materialprocurement, component supply, construction,operation & maintenance

Solutions providedSolar PV institutional-level systemsMini-/micro-grids: solar PV

Impact to date• Has completed 6 mini-grids to date in ownership,investment and project development capacities,and 2 mini-grids in component supplier, EPC andoperation and maintenance capacities.

• Will be involved in the ownership, investment andproject development of 6 mini-grids, and thecomponent supplier, EPC and operation andmaintenance of 2 mini-grids in the next 12 – 24months.



Micro-grid specific funding needsCapital grant or subsidy $26,900,000

Non-financial needs• Access to a manufacturer


PACIFIC AIR CONDITIONING SERVICESwww.energytreesystems.com

Small business, Start-up, >10 years old, 2 full-time employees

We are a small air conditioning firm that has severalpatents, including the only multi-tasking renewableenergy technology and a mobile credit card paymentsystem, as well as technology to protect computermain frames from hackers.

Contact informationCraig McKenzie, [email protected]

Countries of operationUSA (west coast)


Solutions providedCombined heat and power (CHP)Energy efficiency





PARTNERSHIP FOR SUSTAINABLEDEVELOPMENT


Partnership for Sustainable Development focuses onpromotion of renewable energy with emphasis onbiomass energy (biofuels), solar energy (thermal andvoltaic) for economic and rural development in non-grid rural and sub-urban communities in Ghana. Thecompany intends to develop partnership withequipment producers for large-scale distribution inGhana. The organistation has expertise in theinstallation and maintenace of energy devices.

Contact informationDr. Moses Duku, Executive [email protected]



• Project development• Manage energy projects or programs

Solutions providedSolar PV lanternsSolar PV home or business systems less than 1 kWSolar PV institutional-level systemsCombined heat and power (CHP)Energy efficiencyBiogas or other biomassWaste-to-energy





Non-financial needs• Access to a manufacturer

PERISON INVESTMENTS


Perison Investments is a start-up energy servicescompany that intends to roll out modular solargenerating units that will generate and sell energy toisolated business centres in Zimbabwe. The powergenerating units will have installed capacity ofbetween 24KW and 99KW.

Contact informationFungai Matura, Managing [email protected]

Countries of operationZimbabwe


• Mini-grids: ownership, investment, projectdevelopment, material procurement, operation &maintenance


Impact to date• Will be involved in the ownership, investment,project development, and operation andmaintenance of 8 mini-grids in the next 12 – 24months.



Micro-grid specific funding needsConcessional debt $1,600,000Project development grant $280,000Capital grant or subsidy $320,000Working capital $350,000



POLLINATE ENERGY www.pollinateenergy.org


Pollinate Energy is a social business with a simplemission – to improve the lives of India’s urban poorby giving them access to affordable products such assolar lights and improved cookstoves. We find localpeople who are passionate about helping slumcommunities in their area, and train them to providethese affordable solar energy units to those whoneed it the most. We provide all the support tosustain these micro-social businesses whichalleviate the financial, environmental and healthcosts of kerosene – an expensive, harmful andunsustainable energy source.

Contact informationKaterina Kimmorley, Co-Founder, [email protected]


Countries of operationIndia, Australia



• Project development• Planning or evaluation of energy programs• Manage energy projects or programs• Integrate, install and/or maintain energy systems• Provide end-user financing for energy services • Perform analytical services (risk analysis, life-cycle analysis, environmental assessments)


Solutions providedSolar PV home or business systems less than 1 kWOther: Smoke reducing cookstoves







POWERGEN RENEWABLE ENERGYwww.powergen-re.com


PowerGen Renewable Energy was founded in withthe mission of providing reliable and affordablerenewable energy solutions to the East Africanmarket. We have identified a gap between main gridexpansion and solar consumer products, and we seemicro-grids as the optimal solution for energypoverty in remote areas because they provideaffordable pay-as-you-go energy for the consumer inthe form of a financeable, long-term asset. Micro-grids can be deployed quickly, offer a low connectionfee for customers, have more functionality than solarlanterns, and can be expanded to supply moreenergy as customer demand grows.

Contact informationEve Meyer, [email protected]

Countries of operationKenya, Tanzania. Limited projects in Uganda,Somaliland, Zambia, Rwanda, Mozambique.


• Project development• Manage energy projects or programs• Integrate, install and/or maintain energy systems• Mini-grids: ownership, project development,design, material procurement, construction,operation & maintenance

Solutions providedSolar PV home or business systems greater than 1 kWMini-/micro-grids: solar PV





• Has completed 27 mini-grids to date in projectdevelopment, component supplier, EPC andoperation and maintenance capacities, and 7mini-grids in an ownership capacity.

• Will be involved in the project development,component supplier, EPC and operation andmaintenance of 100 mini-grids, and the ownershipof 10 mini-grids in the next 12 – 24 months.





POWERMUNDOwww.powermundo.com

Small business, Scaling-up, 2-5 years old 5 full-time employees

PowerMundo is a social enterprise with the missionof improving people’s lives and conserving nature, byworking directly in Peru and with partners in otherLatin American countries to increase access to cleantechnology for basic needs. By sourcing high-quality,low-cost clean-tech solar products, building a ruraldistribution network, offering financing options, andeducating consumers about the clean-tech products,

PowerMundo provides affordable energy efficiencyand promotes health, education, clean environments,and economic well-being. PowerMundo is alsoimplementing digital pay-as-you-go (PAYG) systemsfor additional ease of access.

Contact informationPaul Winkel, General [email protected]

Countries of operationPeru



• Project development• Manage energy projects or programs• Provide end-user financing for energy services• Perform business consulting services






Non-financial needs• Access to new customers within the same country• Access to new customers in another country• Access to consulting services (human resources,accounting, financial management, business

development, legal, engineering, GIS etc.)• Access to information (on funding sources,regulatory framework etc.)


POWER:ONwww.pwr-on.fr


Power:On is an electricity supplier dedicated to ruralcommunities in developing countries. We developedBenin's first smart and underground mini-grids,giving low-cost, high-quality electricity access tohomes, small businesses and public utilities in avillage of 150 households. We use smart grid andmobile technologies to provide our clients with tailor-made and easy to use services, which guaranteehigh adoption rates and customer satisfaction.Evidence from the field shows high demand for ourpre-paid electricity contracts in Benin, and we aim toquickly expand in more villages.

Contact informationTristan Kochoyan, [email protected]

Countries of operationBenin

Expertise• Integrate, install and/or maintain energy systems• Mini-grids: ownership, investment, projectdevelopment, consulting, design, materialprocurement, construction, operation &maintenance

Solutions providedMini-/micro-grids: solar PV, diesel, biomass/biogas,other: hybrid renewables, batteries, diesel systems



• Has completed 1 mini-grid to date in ownership,investment, project development, EPC andoperation and maintenance capacities.





Micro-grid specific funding needsCompany equity $2,500,000Company debt $2,500,000





POWER UP GAMBIA www.powerupgambia.org

International non-governmental organization(NGO), Scaling-up, 5-10 years old, 1 full-timeemployee

Power Up Gambia’s mission is simple – to providereliable electricity and water to healthcare facilitiesin The Gambia through the use of off-grid and grid-tied solar energy solutions. Major project objectivesfor Power Up Gambia in the next 5 years includeexpanding small off-grid solar solutions to 40 remotevillage-based health care clinics; building andintegrating net-metered PV systems with batterybackup at hospitals and clinics where there ispotential for national electrical grid access; anddeveloping large-scale PV projects at two hospitalsunder power purchase agreements with nationalelectrical company for generation of revenue for thehospitals and expanded development of renewableenergy for the Gambia.

Contact informationLynn McConville, Executive [email protected]

Countries of operationGambia

Expertise• Project development• Manage energy projects or programs• Integrate, install and/or maintain energy systems• Mini-grids: project development, consulting,material procurement, construction, operation &maintenance

Solutions providedSolar PV institutional-level systemsEnergy efficiencyMini-/micro-grids: solar PV




• Will be involved in the investment, projectdevelopment, component supplier and EPC of 2mini-grids, and the ownership, operation andmaintenance of 1 mini-grid in the next 12 – 24months.



Funding needsConcessional debt $127,000Project development grant $43,000

Micro-grid specific funding needsConcessional debt $320,000Project development grant $64,000Capital grant or subsidy $64,000Working capital $24,000





PROJECT GAIA, INC. www.projectgaia.com


Project Gaia, Inc. is a U.S. 501(c)3 non-profit workingto address the health, economic, and environmentalburdens faced by three billion people worldwide whorely on solid fuels for cooking. We work with localpartners to establish locally-owned fuel productionplants and supply chains, which displace charcoal,wood, dung, coal, and kerosene with clean, modern,reliable cooking technology and sustainable alcoholfuels. Our energy intervention aims at long-termpositive impact on gender equality, sustainabledevelopment, and local and global air quality.

Contact informationBrady Luceno, Assistant [email protected]

Countries of operationEthiopia, Nigeria, Tanzania, Mozambique,Madagascar, Kenya, South Africa, Rwanda, Uganda,Burundi, Haiti, Guatemala

Expertise• Import or export products for the energy sector • Project development• Planning or evaluation of energy programs• Manage energy projects or programs• Integrate, install and/or maintain energy systems • Perform analytical services (risk analysis, life-cycle analysis, environmental assessments)

• Perform business consulting services• Other: Advocate on behalf of clean liquid fuels(ethanol and methanol)

Solutions providedBiogas or other biomass

Waste-to-energyOther: ethanol cooking fuel, alcohol stoves








RELINK LTDwww.relink.com.mt

Small business, Scaling-up, 0-6 months old, 1full-time employee

Innovative company that produces Microinverter andStorage. The storage is all-in-one system integratingthe charger inverter and high density lithiumbatteries (LiFePO4) with capacity up to 12 kWh. AnIntelligent multi-stage battery charging reduces


generator runtime and prolongs the life of yourbatteries. The system can be connected both in asingle-phase or three-phase systems. Built-innetworked communications enables multiple units tobe connected in parallel with other units providingexcellent flexibility.

Contact informationGilbert, [email protected]

Countries of operationMalta, Italy


Solutions providedEnergy storage




Funding needsCompany equity $700,000

Non-financial needs• Access to new customers in another country

RENCO TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LTD www.rencotech.com

Small business, Scaling-up, >10 years old, 3 full-time employees

RENCO is a total green energy solutions provider inIndia with the goal of sustainable development. Weadvise on proven, commercially viable renewableand energy efficiency technologies, capitalequipment and plants. We also provide carbon creditservices and arrange last stage equity and projectfinance for commercial, industrial and financialinstitutions.

Contact informationRajha Gopalan, Founder & [email protected]



• Project development• Perform business consulting services• Other: Total green energy solutions

Solutions providedSolar PV lanternsSolar PV home or business systems greater than 1 kWSolar PV institutional-level systemsEnergy efficiencyBiogas or other biomassWaste-to-energy



Funding needsProject equity $100,000Concessional debt $100,000Project development grant $30,000


Capital grant or subsidy $20,000Working capital $25,000

Non-financial needs• Access to new customers within the same country• Mentorship• Matchmaking with potential partners (investors,suppliers, service providers)

RENEWABLE ENERGY BUSINESS INCUBATOR www.energyincubator.org

Local or national non-governmental organization(NGO), Established, 2-5 years old, 5 full-timeemployees

The Renewable Energy Business Incubator atMakerere University is established at the College ofEngineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT).The project is the first of its kind and focuses onentrepreneurship, improved co-operation with SMEsand technology transfer from countries outsideUganda. The Incubator supports local renewableenergy entrepreneurs to establish businesses withinrenewable energy. The uniqueness of the activitiesimplemented by the Incubator are brought about byemphasis on business and financial sustainability ofthe enterprises under their portfolio.

Contact informationShira Bayigga Mukiibi, [email protected]


Expertise• Project development• Perform business consulting services• Other: Renewable energy business incubation

• Mini-grids: ownership, project development,consulting

Solutions providedNot applicable (My organization does not directlyoffer sustainable energy products)Other: Supporting entrepreneurs to establishbusinesses in the various renewable energytechnologiesMini-/micro-grids: solar PV, hydro, biomass/biogas


• Has completed 5 mini-grids to date in a projectdevelopment capacity, and 2 mini-grids in anownership capacity.

• Will be involved in the ownership, investment,operation and maintenance of 2 mini-grids, andthe project development of 3 mini-grids in thenext 12 – 24 months.




Micro-grid specific funding needsCapital grant or subsidy $300,000



• Other: Access to technical expertise in hydropowerdevelopment for small and micro hydropowerschemes


RURAL RENEWABLE ENERGY ALLIANCE www.rreal.org


RREAL is a US-based non-governmental organizationthat is dedicated to making solar energy accessibleto communities of all income levels. RREAL has beenpioneering the use of solar energy to address low-income fuel poverty, delivering high quality andreliable solar energy systems at no charge toindividuals and communities in need since 2000. Weare partnering with a faith-based effort to bring solarelectricity to West African health care systems.

Contact informationBJ Allen, Special Projects [email protected]

Countries of operationLiberia, USA

Expertise• Project development• Planning or evaluation of energy programs• Manage energy projects or programs• Integrate, install and/or maintain energy systems• Mini-grids: project development, consulting,design, material procurement, construction,operation & maintenance

Solutions providedSolar PV home or business systems greater than 1 kWSolar PV institutional-level systemsEnergy efficiencyEnergy storageMini-/micro-grids: solar PV, diesel


• Has completed 1 mini-grids to date in projectdevelopment, component supplier, EPC andoperation and maintenance capacities.

• Will be involved in the project development,component supplier, EPC and operation andmaintenance of 2 mini-grids in the next 12 – 24months.


Funding needsProject development grant $1,000,000Capital grant or subsidy $1,000,000

Micro-grid specific funding needsProject development grant $1,000,000Capital grant or subsidy $500,000Working capital $150,000



RVE.SOL SOLU�ÕES DE ENERGIA RURAL, LDA

www.rvesol.com


RVE.SOL – Rural Energy & Water Solutions is a triplebottom line social entrepreneurship with a radicalvision, born of the belief that access to sustainableenergy and fresh water is the life-changing catalyst


needed to reduce rural poverty. Using renewabletechnology, off-grid communities or areas withunreliable electricity can access to affordable andsustainable energy and clean water - improvingquality of life, creating jobs and empoweringbusinesses in rural Africa. Our unique sustainablesolution KUDURA is customizable and scalable toprovide renewable and reliable electricity, safebiogas, biofertilizer and potable water to ruralvillages, schools, clinics and hospitals, farms andfactories, commercial businesses and privateresidences.

Contact informationVivian Vendeirinho, Founder & Managing [email protected]

Countries of operationKenya, Angola, Mozambique. Indirect operations inUganda, Tanzania, Ghana




• Project development• Manage energy projects or programs• Integrate, install and/or maintain energy systems• Mini-grids: ownership, investment, projectdevelopment, design, material procurement,construction, operation & maintenance

Solutions providedSolar PV institutional-level systemsBiogas or other biomassWaste-to-energyOther: Potable water hybridsMini-/micro-grids: solar PV, diesel, biomass/biogas,other: potable water; self-start diesel generator asbackup & battery maintenance solution

Impact to date• 150 individuals reached over the past 12 months.

• 300 individuals reached over the lifetime of theorganization.

• Has completed 17 mini-grids to date in a projectdevelopment capacity, 1 mini-grid in ownership,investment, operation and maintenancecapacities, and 3 mini-grids in componentsupplier and EPC capacities.

• Will be involved in the project development,component supplier and EPC of 30 mini-grids, theoperation and maintenance of 10 mini-grids, theinvestment of 4 mini-grids, and the ownership of 1mini-grid in the next 12 – 24 months.



Funding needsProject equity $1,500,000Concessional debt $4,500,000Project development grant $4,500,000




THE SMALL-SCALE SUSTAINABLEINFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT FUND, INC.

(S3IDF) www.s3idf.org



S3IDF fosters small-scale enterprise developmentamong the poor and underserved that provide accessto basic services and opportunities for incomegeneration and employment. We achieve this byimplementing the Social Merchant Bank Approach(SMBA) - leveraged co-financing, technology access& knowledge, and business development support.

Contact informationNakul Kadaba, Project [email protected]

Countries of operationIndia, Nepal, Myanmar, Cambodia

Expertise• Project development• Planning or evaluation of energy programs• Manage energy projects or programs• Provide end-user financing for energy services• Provide commercial financing for energy services • Perform business consulting services







SAMARITAN TOUCH MULTIMEDIA LTD


SAMARITAN TOUCH MULTIMEDIA LTD, is a companythat bridge development to her communities indeveloping countries using new ideas, technologiesand wisdom in alleviating her communities frompoverty by providing solutions in areas of educationand social amenities. We are bridging the gap of lackof electricity with solar renewable energy forschools, commercial enterprises, farms, and ruralcommunities.

Contact informationLyman, [email protected]



Solutions providedSolar PV lanternsSolar PV home or business systems less than 1 kWSolar PV institutional-level systems



Funding needsConcessional debt $1,000,000Commercial debt $1,500,000Project development grant $10,000,000Working capital $1,000,000Operational subsidy $500,000


Non-financial needs• Access to a manufacturer• Access to consulting services (human resources,accounting, financial management, businessdevelopment, legal, engineering, GIS etc.)



SAMID GLOBAL INVESTMENT


Samid Global investment provides financial supportand technical services for small and medium scaleenterprises in Nigeria. Our company mainly focus onlocal entrepreneurs whose businesses are in therenewable energy and sustainability sector. We focuson making clean and smart investments by engagingand providing small and medium scale enterpriseswith capital and technical knowledge.

Contact informationSaeed Danwakili, [email protected]


Expertise• Project development• Planning or evaluation of energy programs• Manage energy projects or programs• Integrate, install and/or maintain energy systems• Provide end-user financing for energy services• Provide commercial financing for energy services

Solutions providedSolar PV home or business systems greater than 1 kWBiogas or other biomass

Waste-to-energyMini-/micro-grids



Funding needsProject equity $100,000Project development grant $20,000Capital grant or subsidy $20,000Working capital $100,000

Non-financial needs• Access to new customers within the same country• Access to a manufacturer• Access to component suppliers• Mentorship

SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC www.schneider-electric.com

Large business, Scaling-up, 5-10 years old,170,000 full-time employees

Schneider Electric Access to Energy Programme is acombined approach of offers, investment, andtraining. By developing inclusive business models,we contribute to poverty alleviation andenvironmental protection in an innovative andeconomically sustainable way. Our long term goal isto close energy gaps to ensure better lives foreveryone throughout most energy-poor areas of theworld where we have a corporate presence. Wedevelop solutions for village electrification, domesticsolutions for energy-related needs, and the businessmodels that make these capabilities sustainable.


Access to Energy brings safe, clean electricity tocommunities by actively involving local stakeholders,including residents, end customers, andbeneficiaries.

Contact informationThomas Andre, Access to Energy [email protected]

Countries of operationOperating in 40+ countries globally



• Project development• Planning or evaluation of energy programs• Integrate, install and/or maintain energy systems• Provide commercial financing for energy services • Perform analytical services (risk analysis, life-cycle analysis, environmental assessments)

• Perform business consulting services• Mini-grids: project development, consulting,design, material procurement, component supply,construction, operation & maintenance

Solutions providedSolar PV lanternsSolar PV home or business systems less than 1 kWSolar PV home or business systems greater than 1 kWSolar PV institutional-level systemsCombined heat and power (CHP)Energy efficiencyMini-/micro-grids: solar PV, diesel, wind, hydro



• Has completed 150 mini-grids to date incomponent supplier, EPC and operation andmaintenance capacities, and 60 mini-grids in aproject development capacity.

• Will be involved in the project development,component supplier, and EPC of 300 mini-grids inthe next 12 – 24 months.





SELCO SOLAR LIGHT PRIVATE LTDwww.selco-india.com


SELCO Solar was started in the year 1995 as a for-profit social enterprise to provide energy access tothe under-served population. We provide customizedsustainable energy solutions and enable poor to ownthese assets by providing access to appropriate end-consumer financing and door step service. Over thelast 20 years, SELCO has proven that renewableenergy solutions are a catalyst for povertyalleviation. Our strategy is to combine technology,finance and local supply chains to deliver a costeffective customized solution to the under-servedcommunities. Since SELCO is owned by not-for profitfoundations, it has proven that social businesses canbe run commercial and sustainable while meetingthe social objectives.



Contact informationRevathi Kannan, [email protected]




• Integrate, install and/or maintain energy systems• Perform business consulting services• Mini-grids: project development, design,construction, operation & maintenance

Solutions providedSolar PV home or business systems less than 1 kWSolar PV home or business systems greater than 1 kWSolar PV institutional-level systemsSolar thermal: small-scale systems less than 2 MWSolar thermal: large-scale systems greater than 2MWEnergy efficiencyMini-/micro-grids: solar PV




• Will be involved in the project development, EPCand operation and maintenance of 10 mini-gridsin the next 12 – 24 months.






STRATHMORE ENERGY RESEARCH CENTRE,STRATHMORE UNIVERSITY www.serc.strathmore.edu

Academic or research institution, Scaling-up, 2-5years old, 7 full-time employees

The Strathmore Energy Research Centre (SERC) is aresearch centre within Strathmore University thatwas established in 2011 with the aim of carrying outhigh quality research and technical training as wellas consultancy services in the energy sector inKenya. The institution effectively offers its services tothe government, private sector and the generalpublic.

Contact informationProfessor Izael Da Silva, [email protected]@strathmore.edu

Countries of operationKenya, Uganda

Expertise• Project development• Planning or evaluation of energy programs

• Manage energy projects or programs• Other: Research, training, solar PV testingservices, and consultancy in renewable energytechnologies

Solutions providedSolar PV lanternsSolar PV home or business systems less than 1 kWSolar PV home or business systems greater than 1 kWSolar PV institutional-level systemsEnergy efficiencyMini-/micro-grids



Funding needsProject equity $300,000Project development grant $200,000

Non-financial needs• Access to new customers within the same country• Access to new customers in another country• Access to a manufacturer• Access to information (on funding sources,regulatory framework etc.)


SERREC www.serrec.org


We identify and deploy most affordable andsustainable ways to generate electricity from and forrural areas in Africa in order to free up and save 3 to

5 hours a day of inefficient woman & girls activitiesfurther their family livelihood.

Contact informationLindor Diop, RESolutions Deployment ProgramDirector, [email protected]

Countries of operationSenegal, Mali, the Gambia, Bissau Guineau. Startingoperations in Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi in 2016.


• Project development• Planning or evaluation of energy programs• Manage energy projects or programs• Integrate, install and/or maintain energy systems• Perform business consulting services• Mini-grids: project development, consulting,design, construction

Solutions providedSolar PV home or business systems less than 1 kWSolar PV home or business systems greater than 1 kWSolar PV institutional-level systemsSolar thermal: small-scale systems less than 2 MWSolar thermal: large-scale systems greater than 2MWNatural gasWindEnergy efficiencyEnergy storageBiogas or other biomassOther: Thorium fuel for power generation underinvestigationMini-/micro-grids: biomass/biogas




• Has completed 1 mini-grid to date in investmentand project development capacities.

• Will be involved in the ownership and investmentof 3 mini-grids, the project development and EPCof 2 mini-grids, and the operation andmaintenance of 1 mini-grid in the next 12 – 24months.






SUSTAINABLE ECONOMY SOLUTIONS PBC www.sespbc.com


SES is Public Benefit Corporation (B-corp) providingElectrification through the SharedSolar platform andEngineering Consulting services for off- and on-gridelectrification. Originally developed at ColumbiaUniversity, SharedSolar is a suite of software andservices developed to make cost effectiveelectrification in low income settings throughintelligent micro-grids and low cost connectivityservices. Consulting work leverage proprietarygeospatial analysis and mobile collection tools usedfor country and regional level energy planning.

Contact informationDr. Sebastian Rodriguez, Acting [email protected]

Countries of operationMali, Senegal, Ghana, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda,Ethiopia



• Project development• Planning or evaluation of energy programs• Integrate, install and/or maintain energy systems• Provide end-user financing for energy services• Mini-grids: ownership, investment, projectdevelopment, consulting, design, materialprocurement, construction, operation &maintenance

Solutions providedSolar PV home or business systems greater than 1 kWSolar PV institutional-level systemsEnergy storageMini-/micro-grids: solar PV, diesel, natural gas



• Has completed 25 mini-grids in a projectdevelopment capacity, 20 mini-grids in aninvestment capacity, and 17 mini-grids inownership, component supplier, EPC, operationand maintenance capacities.

• Will be involved in the investment of 150 mini-grids, the ownership, project development,component supplier, and EPC of 100 mini-grids,and the operation and maintenance of 50 mini-grids in the next 12 – 24 months.

• Mini-grids installed capacity: 150



Funding needsProject equity $30,000,000Working capital $300,000Company equity $10,000,000

Micro-grid specific funding needsProject equity $15,000,000Working capital $300,000Company equity $10,000,000



SHEERWIND www.sheerwind.com


With a goal of 1¢ per kWh, SheerWind is changingthe course of power generation. SheerWind’sINVELOXTM transforms wind into a reliable energysource providing sustainable, affordable electricalenergy to anyone, anywhere. INVELOX funnels windto increase its speed and harvest wind safely andefficiently with ground-based turbines, providinggeneration in low and high wind areas wheretraditional turbines don’t work. INVELOX solves thecost, reliability, viability, environmental, and healthissues of traditional wind systems. Applicationsexpand over several markets such as industrialplants, data centers, medical facilities, military, realestate developments, and communities with micro ormini grids.

Contact informationMark Borman, [email protected]

Countries of operationUSA, New Zealand, UAE, Iran, Mexico, India, China,Denmark



• Project development• Planning or evaluation of energy programs• Manage energy projects or programs• Integrate, install and/or maintain energy systems• Mini-grids: project development, design, materialprocurement, component supply, construction,operation & maintenance

Solutions providedWindEnergy efficiencyMini-/micro-grids: wind


• Has completed 1 mini-grid to date in projectdevelopment, component supplier and EPCcapacities.







SHINE

Social Community Entrepreneurial Business,Start-up, 2-5 years old, 36 full-time employees

A gender balanced team dedicated to creating SocialCommunity Entrepreneurial Businesses (SCEB)around renewable energy, energy efficiency andclimate change to create jobs, wealth and enable theregional integration and South-North cooperation andempowering the beneficiaries to contribute solvingothers social challenges such as schoolsconstruction, health centers, through TRANEP(TRAining, Networking then projects) and SolidarityGroups (SG) strategies and solar energy systems(renewable energy), super-tech devices (energyefficiency) and planting trees (reforestation).

Contact informationNibizi Jean-Marie, Executive [email protected]

Countries of operationBurundi, RD Congo, Botswana, Rwanda

Expertise• Import or export products for the energy sector • Other: Import, export, sell, train and buildnetworks

Solutions providedSolar PV lanternsSolar PV home or business systems less than 1 kWSolar PV home or business systems greater than 1 kWSolar PV institutional-level systemsOther: Solar, planting and exporting moringa trees

Impact to date• 2680 individuals reached over the past 12months.

• 7200 individuals reached over the lifetime of theorganization.






SIMGAS TANZANIA LTDwww.simgas.com


SimGas specializes in designing, manufacturing andselling household and farm-scale biogas digesters inEast Africa and Asia. Our digesters turn waste intobiogas for cooking and fertilizer. SimGas’s productsare a unique alternative to the brick-dome biogasdigesters that predominate the East African market.They are mass-produced, light-weight, durable, easyto transport and quick to assemble. Units are soldthrough a network of hub offices within each countryof operation, each hub serving a concentrated localarea.


Contact informationMirik Castro, Founder & [email protected]

Countries of operationTanzania, Kenya, Rwanda, India, Netherlands



• Project development• Integrate, install and/or maintain energy systems• Provide end-user financing for energy services

Solutions providedBiogas or other biomassWaste-to-energy






SIMPA NETWORKS www.simpanetworks.com


Simpa sells solar-as-a-service to energy-poorhouseholds and SMEs in rural India. Customers makea small initial payment to have the solar PV systeminstalled, then it's simply pay-as-you-go for theelectricity. Simpa mimics the compelling pricingmodel of pre-paid mobile phones. But there's animportant twist: These small payments for energyservice also add up towards the total purchase priceand, once fully paid, the customer owns the system,enjoying clean, reliable, electricity for free.

Contact informationPaul Needham, [email protected]











SIRONA CARES FOUNDATIONwww.sironacares.org

International non-governmental organization(NGO), Scaling-up, 5-10 years old, 1 full-timeemployee

Sirona brings basic access to electricity to ruralhomes and builds small businesses in communitiesby placing the power to create, use and sellalternative energy into the hands of the world’spoorest people. We provide equipment, training andconsulting to allow partners to place 1.5kW solarcharging kiosks in their communities with no energyaccess and create a business by recharging kits forhouseholds that have two lights and two USB portsfor charging electronics. With our model is highlyscalable: we can bring electricity to 200 homes or1,000 people in a day using only a pickup and twoworkers. The program is radically affordable withequipment cost at 1 penny, per day, per person.

Contact informationMichelle Lacourciere, [email protected]

Countries of operationHaiti, Ghana

Expertise• Import or export products for the energy sector


• Project development• Planning or evaluation of energy programs• Manage energy projects or programs• Integrate, install and/or maintain energy systems

Solutions providedSolar PV home or business systems greater than 1 kWOther: 1.5kW solar charging stations with 100battery packs for customers to lease monthly






SJEDI GREEN ENERGYwww.sjedi.org


The mission of SJedi Green Energy (SJedi), theforemost energy service provider in Liberia, is todeliver Sustainable Energy for All (SE4ALL) by meansof a comprehensive approach to meeting ourcustomers’ energy needs. SJedi’s ImprovedCookstoves (ICS), Solar Home Systems (SHS), waterfiltration systems, improved charcoal, bed nets, and


green building systems, meet our customers’ energyneeds while saving lives, preventing deforestation,combating climate change, and empowering women.

Contact informationPeter Gbelia, [email protected]

Countries of operationLiberia


Solutions providedSolar PV lanternsEnergy efficiencyOther: improved cookstoves




Funding needsProject equity $150,000Capital grant or subsidy $100,000Working capital $50,000

Non-financial needs• Access to new customers within the same country• Access to a manufacturer• Access to consulting services (human resources,accounting, financial management, businessdevelopment, legal, engineering, GIS etc.)



SKYNOTCH ENERGY AFRICA www.skynotchenergy.com


Skynotch Energy Africa is an energy projectdevelopment company, focusing on providing accessto sustainable energy solutions in Kenya since 2012.The company provides solar lanterns to end usersthrough a micro franchise distribution model,provides hybrid water pumping systems anddevelops large energy generation projects for gridconnection.

Contact informationPatrick Kimathi, [email protected]

Countries of operationKenya



• Project development• Mini-grids: project development, materialprocurement

Solutions providedSolar PV lanternsSolar PV home or business systems less than 1 kWSolar PV home or business systems greater than 1 kWSmall hydroMini-/micro-grids: solar PV, diesel, hydro




• Has completed 1 mini-grid to date in investmentand project development capacities.

• Will be involved in the component supplier andEPC of 2 mini-grids, and the project developmentof 1 mini-grid in the next 12 – 24 months.







SMART HYDRO POWER GMBH www.smart-hydro.de


Smart Hydro Power designs, fabricates and installsrenewable energy solutions for distributedgeneration in the range of 1 to 50 kW. The core ofthese systems are hydro-kinetic turbines. This is aunique and proprietary plant which is built up in

modules and which is integrated together with PVinto a complete hybrid system for ruralelectrification.

Contact informationJuliana Carneiro da Cunha Baumgartl, [email protected]

Countries of operationGermany, Italy, Norway, Nigeria, Zambia, India,Mexico, Colombia, Peru, Brazil




• Project development• Manage energy projects or programs• Integrate, install and/or maintain energy systems• Perform business consulting services• Mini-grids: project development, consulting,design

Solutions providedSolar PV home or business systems greater than 1 kWSolar PV institutional-level systemsSmall hydroWindMini-/micro-grids: solar PV, diesel, wind, hydro


• Has completed 3 mini-grids to date in EPCcapacities, and 2 mini-grids in a projectdevelopment capacity.

• Will be involved in the project development of 3mini-grids, and the EPC of 2 mini-grids in the next12 – 24 months.



2014-2015 FinancialsPlease contact the organization for further details.Revenue $174,000

Funding needsProject equity $330,000Working capital $500,000Company equity $1,100,000

Micro-grid specific funding needsProject equity $330,000Working capital $500,000

Non-financial needs• Access to new customers in another country• Access to component suppliers• Access to information (on funding sources,regulatory framework etc.)


SOLARAID www.solar-aid.org


SolarAid is a UK-based international NGO combatingclimate change and poverty through a businessbased approach. We catalyse sustainable markets forsolar lights through our social enterprise,SunnyMoney, which aims to eradicate the kerosenelamp from Africa by 2020. To date, we have sold over1.7 million portable solar lights, providing clean, safelighting to over 10 million people in rural East Africa.SunnyMoney acts as a “last mile” distributor, focusedon overcoming the three main barriers to solaradoption: lack of awareness, availability andaffordability. Working in partnership with Ministriesof Education, we leverage the trust held in Head

teachers, traditionally seen as community leaders, topromote lights and their economic, educational andhealth benefits.

Contact informationKatherine Johnston, Proposal Writer & [email protected]

Countries of operationKenya, Malawi, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia



• Other: Last mile distributor, and selling lights toNGOs/corporations





Funding needsCapital grant or subsidy $1,540,000



SOLAR BUZZ JAMAICA www.solarbuzzjamaica.com


SBJ provides a turnkey solar solution for our clientsthat includes: solar system size recommendation,estimated costs for total installation, assistance withattaining solar financing, procurement of goods, allJPS/government approvals, installation, JPS requiredinsurance facility, maintenance of system andwarranty procedures.

Contact informationJason Robinson, [email protected]

Countries of operationJamaica, Barbados, Trinidad


• Integrate, install and/or maintain energy systems• Mini-grids: project development, design, materialprocurement, construction, operation &maintenance

Solutions providedSolar PV lanternsSolar PV home or business systems greater than 1 kWEnergy efficiencyEnergy storageMini-/micro-grids: solar PV


• Has completed 1 mini-grids to date in projectdevelopment, component supplier, EPC andoperation and maintenance capacities.





Non-financial needs• Access to new customers within the same country• Mentorship

SOLARGRID TANZANIA LTD www.solargridtz.com


SolarGrid imports and distributes high quality solarhome systems to Tanzania. The end customerspurchase the systems on a credit basis.

Contact informationDaniel Uphaus, [email protected]




Solutions providedSolar PV lanternsSolar PV home or business systems less than 1 kWSolar PV home or business systems greater than 1 kWSolar PV institutional-level systems




Funding needsProject equity $200,000Concessional debt $200,000Capital grant or subsidy $200,000

Non-financial needs• Mentorship

SOLARKIOSK AG www.solarkiosk.eu


SOLARKIOSK has pioneered and scaled up a solar-powered technology design and an inclusivebusiness model that are tailored for the specificneeds of BoP communities. It includes localentrepreneurs as franchise partners who provideclean energy services, affordable solar products andquality consumer goods. The SOLARKIOSK E-HUBBenergy center is able to provide crucial energyservices and sustainable products in order to meet

specific needs of BoP communities, as well ascreating access to new business opportunities, whileserving as proof that solar technology can beaffordable, functional and efficient in BoP regionsworldwide.

Contact informationMarc Zedler, Grant [email protected]

Countries of operationEthiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Botswana,Ghana, Vietnam



• Project development• Manage energy projects or programs• Integrate, install and/or maintain energy systems • Perform analytical services (risk analysis, life-cycle analysis, environmental assessments)

• Mini-grids: consulting, design

Solutions providedSolar PV lanternsSolar PV home or business systems less than 1 kWEnergy storageMini-/micro-grids: solar PV











SOLAR LIGHT CO LTD www.solar-light.com

Small business, Scaling-up, >10 years old, 6 full-time employees

Solar Light is a leading provider of solar electricsystems in Ghana and other West African countries.We focus on the residential backup market as wellas medium scale off-grid systems up to 500kWp.

Contact informationMawuli Tse, [email protected]

Countries of operationGhana, Benin, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Mali, SierraLeone, Togo




• Project development• Integrate, install and/or maintain energy systems• Perform business consulting services• Mini-grids: project development, consulting,design, construction

Solutions providedSolar PV lanternsSolar PV home or business systems less than 1 kWSolar PV home or business systems greater than 1 kWSolar PV institutional-level systemsEnergy efficiencyMini-/micro-grids: solar PV


• Has completed 2 mini-grids to date in projectdevelopment and EPC capacities.

• Will be involved in the project development andEPC of 2 mini-grids in the next 12 – 24 months.







SOLARNOWwww.solarnow.eu


SolarNow sells solar energy solutions to householdsand enterprises in rural Uganda. By offering a 24-months credit facility, the company effectively makessolar energy affordable to the rural mass andreduces the perceived risk of investing in solarenergy. The company has 36 branches in Uganda,employing 194 staff, with a monthly revenue of$300k (Q3-2015). Client repayment is 99.4%, andthe company is EBITDA positive.

Contact informationWillem Nolens, CEO [email protected]

Countries of operationUganda. Opening more markets in East Africa in2016.


Solutions providedSolar PV home or business systems less than 1 kWSolar PV home or business systems greater than 1 kW




Funding needsCompany debt $6,000,000

Non-financial needs• Mentorship• New leadership• Matchmaking with potential partners (investors,suppliers, service providers)

SOLAR SISTER www.solarsister.org


Solar Sister is the world's leading social enterprise ineradicating energy poverty by empowering womenwith economic opportunity. We have created awoman-centered direct sales network to bring thebreakthrough potential of clean energy technologylike solar lights, mobile phone chargers and cleancookstoves to rural homes, health clinics, schools,and small businesses in communities across ruralAfrica. We believe that women must be a part ofbuilding a sustainable and equitable future for all.

Contact informationAbigail Mackey, Grants [email protected]

Countries of operationNigeria, Tanzania, Uganda

Expertise• Sell energy devices or systems directly to end users• Project development• Integrate, install and/or maintain energy systems


Solutions providedSolar PV lanternsSolar PV home or business systems less than 1 kWSolar PV home or business systems greater than 1 kWSolar PV institutional-level systemsOther: Clean cookstove technologies








SOLAR WISE NIGERIA LIMITED


Solar Wise Nigeria Limited is an alternative energybase company positioned to tackle lack of energysupply to this huge majority of Nigeria populationliving in darkness, we have recognized this huge gapand decided to provide this population with analternative source of power to meet their basic dayto day need, such as small scale electrification,

lighting up the streets and providing water pumpingsystem.

Contact informationDestiny Uwangue, Managing [email protected]



• Manage energy projects or programs• Perform business consulting services

Solutions providedSolar PV lanternsSolar PV home or business systems less than 1 kWSolar PV home or business systems greater than 1 kWSolar PV institutional-level systems




Non-financial needs• Access to new customers within the same country• Mentorship• Matchmaking with potential partners (investors,suppliers, service providers)


SOLARWORKS! www.solar-works.nl


The SolarWorks! mission is to provide our customerswith the best products (at the right price) to use thepower of the sun to provide a source of light, andcharge their devices so our customers can stayconnected. Our products (the power ball, the rooflight and the home system) enhance the space ourclients live in. They are smart and designed to workeven when the sun is not shining as they can beconnected to the grid or other alternative powersources, so they never run out of power.

Contact informationThomas de Wijn, Operations [email protected]

Countries of operationNetherlands, South Africa, Mozambique, Angola,Namibia, Zimbabwe









SOLIGHT AFRICAwww.solightafrica.com


SoLight provides the first step to Ugandans climbingthe energy ladder, by distributing and financing low-cost solar lamps and home systems. Threeinnovative usage programs are offered to overcomebarriers and serve Ugandans better: The Daily RentalProgram, the Financing Program, and the DirectSales Program. SoLight uses incentivized agents,low-cost motorcycle transportation, exceptional aftersales support and local shopkeepers to facilitate ourprograms.

Contact informationAdam Cameron, Managing [email protected]





Solutions providedSolar PV lanternsSolar PV home or business systems less than 1 kWEnergy efficiency




Funding needsProject development grant $10,000Capital grant or subsidy $100,000Working capital $200,000Company equity $100,000Company debt $100,000



SOLUZ HONDURASwww.soluzhonduras.com


Soluz Honduras is a social enterprise that has beendelivering solar PV products and financing since1994, serving off-grid rural customers. The companyprovides PV solutions for rural households,businesses and public facilities (school and clinics).

The company provides microloans for residential andbusiness customers. Beginning in 2012 SoluzHonduras began providing small (<100kW) grid-tiedPV systems to serve NGOs and businesses in urbanareas. Soluz Honduras is a subsidiary of Soluz, Inc. aMassachusetts corporation.

Contact informationRichard Hansen, [email protected]

Countries of operationHonduras. Exports to Guatemala, El Salvador.



• Integrate, install and/or maintain energy systems• Provide end-user financing for energy services

Solutions providedSolar PV lanternsSolar PV home or business systems less than 1 kWSolar PV home or business systems greater than 1 kWSolar PV institutional-level systemsEnergy efficiencyEnergy storageOther: Energy efficient appliances are sold with PV:12V LED TV’s, 12V refrigerators. Representing TrojanBattery in Honduras.







SONGA ENERGY, LLCwww.songaenergy.com


The mission of Songa Energy is to bring affordableelectricity to rural Africa. Startup activities arefocused in the small central Africa country ofBurundi, an ideal country for development of smallhydropower schemes because of consistent surfacewater flow and mountainous terrain. Songa Energyassesses potential hydroelectric sites in Burundi,develops agreements with the government and localcommunities, performs engineering and cost studiesfor 1-2MW hydroelectric plants, completes landagreements and power purchase agreements withthe national utility company, and overseesconstruction of each project. Once constructed inearly 2017, the first hydroelectric plant is expectedto provide affordable electricity to over 20,000 ruralhouseholds.

Contact informationDaniel Brose, [email protected]

Countries of operationBurundi

Expertise• Project development• Planning or evaluation of energy programs• Manage energy projects or programs• Integrate, install and/or maintain energy systems

Solutions providedSmall hydro

2014-2015 FinancialsPlease contact the organization for further details.Revenue$150,000

Funding needsCommercial debt $15,000,000


SOSAI RENEWABLE ENERGIES CO. www.sosairen.org


Sosai Renewable Energies Company is a socialenterprise stationed in the central Northern state ofKaduna, Nigeria from where we work withcommunities provide affordable, reliable and efficienttechnologies that satisfy energy demand and impactpositively on livelihoods. We sell improvedcookstoves and have disseminated about 30,000 in 2states of Nigeria. We also install solar home systemsand sell small solar appliances.

Contact informationHabiba Ali, Managing [email protected]







Solutions providedSolar PV lanternsSolar PV home or business systems less than 1 kWSolar PV home or business systems greater than 1 kWMini-/micro-grids




Funding needsProject equity $1,000,000Commercial debt $500,000Project development grant $50,000Operational subsidy $100,000




SPARKMETER INC. www.sparkmeter.io


SparkMeter provides revolutionary low-costelectricity meters for central utilities and microgridsin emerging markets. Designed specifically for the

pain points and economics of utilities serving low-income electricity customers, SparkMeter deliverssmart grid functionality in a low-cost device toimprove grid reliability and enable new energyaccess.

Contact informationDaniel Schnitzer, [email protected]

Countries of operationIndia, Nepal, Haiti, Tanzania, Kenya





Non-financial needs• Access to new customers within the same country• Access to new customers in another country• Access to a manufacturer• Matchmaking with potential partners (investors,suppliers, service providers)

SPIDER SOLUTIONS NIGERIA www.spidersolutionsnigeria.com

Consultancy firm, Established, 2-5 years old, 8full-time employees

Sustainability, Policy, and Innovative DevelopmentResearch (SPIDER) Solutions Nigeria is anindependent consultancy company which partners


with institutions, organizations, and government toconduct policy-oriented research on sustainabledevelopment themes, especially on energy-relatedissues. Our team is made up of young experts whohave experience in various aspects of developmentprograms: research, policy formulation, projectappraisal, project implementation, capacity building,awareness raising and advocacy.

Contact informationUduak Akpan, Director of [email protected]


Expertise• Project development• Planning or evaluation of energy programs• Manage energy projects or programs• Integrate, install and/or maintain energy systems• Perform business consulting services

Solutions providedSolar PV home or business systems less than 1 kWSolar PV home or business systems greater than 1 kWSolar PV institutional-level systemsEnergy efficiencyMini-/micro-grids





• Mentorship

STEAMA CO www.steama.co


SteamaCo transforms the way the world deliversenergy to those without it. SteamaCo enables energyproject owners and operators to manage off-grid andgrid-edge renewable energy from anywhere in theworld. Winner of the 2015 Ashden Gold Award.

Contact informationHarrison Leaf, [email protected]

Countries of operationKenya, Tanzania, Nepal, Benin


• Project development• Manage energy projects or programs• Other: Smart metering for off-grid energy projects• Mini-grids: project development, design, operation& maintenance

Solutions providedOther: Smart metersMini-/micro-grids: solar PV, diesel, wind



• Has completed 30 mini-grids to date in acomponent supplier capacity, 19 mini-grids in a


project development capacity, 13 mini-grids in anoperation and maintenance capacity, and 3 mini-grids in an ownership capacity.

• Will be involved in the component supply of 500mini-grids, the operation and maintenance of 30mini-grids, and the project development of 20mini-grids in the next 12 – 24 months.



Funding needsProject development grant $200,000Capital grant or subsidy $200,000Operational subsidy $1,500,000Company equity $1,000,000

Micro-grid specific funding needsCommercial debt $5,000,000Project development grant $200,000Capital grant or subsidy $200,000Operational subsidy $5,000,000




STG INTERNATIONAL www.stginternational.org

International non-governmental organization(NGO), Scaling-up, >10 years old, 6 full-timeemployees

STG's mission is to provide technical, financial andintellectual support, assistance, and training toprojects and organizations focused on bringingsustainable energy technologies to communitiesacross the developing world. We believe that amultifaceted approach is necessary to tackle thechallenge of energy access globally: technologydevelopment, technology training and transfer, andbusiness model development. Our team buildsstrategic multilateral partnerships to identify andpursue the most promising areas for research anddevelopment, to find and serve communities in need,and to grow the technology sector in relevantmarkets.

Contact informationMatthew Orosz, Director & [email protected]

Countries of operationLesotho, India. Expansion efforts underway toTanzania, Kenya, Uganda.


• Project development• Planning or evaluation of energy programs• Manage energy projects or programs• Integrate, install and/or maintain energy systems• Mini-grids: ownership, project development,consulting, design, material procurement,construction, operation & maintenance

Solutions providedSolar PV institutional-level systemsSolar thermal: small-scale systems less than 2 MWCombined heat and power (CHP)Energy storageOther: multi-technology micro-grid combinedsystemsMini-/micro-grids: solar PV, natural gas, other: solarCSP

Impact to date• Has completed 1 mini-grids to date in ownership,


project development, component supplier, and EPCcapacities.

• Will be involved in the project development andEPC of 5 mini-grids, and the ownership,component supplier, operation and maintenance of2 mini-grids in the next 12 – 24 months.




Micro-grid specific funding needsConcessional debt $500,000Project development grant $150,000

Non-financial needs• Access to component suppliers• Access to consulting services (human resources,accounting, financial management, businessdevelopment, legal, engineering, GIS etc.)



SUN EDISON www.sunedison.com

Large business, Established, >10 years old, 3,000full-time employees

We are one of the world's largest renewable energyproject developers and owners.

Contact informationDavid Hirsch, [email protected]

Countries of operationOperating in 30+ countries in Europe, MENA, Africa,Asia, Australia & New Zealand, North America, SouthAmerica, Central America and the Caribbean.



• Project development• Planning or evaluation of energy programs• Manage energy projects or programs• Integrate, install and/or maintain energy systems• Mini-grids: ownership, investment, projectdevelopment, design, construction, operation &maintenance

Solutions providedSolar PV lanternsSolar PV home or business systems greater than 1 kWSolar PV institutional-level systemsWindCombined heat and power (CHP)Energy storageMini-/micro-grids: solar PV, diesel, other: storage



• Has completed 50 mini-grids to date inownership, investment, operation andmaintenance capacities, and 30 mini-grids inproject development and EPC capacities.

• Will be involved in the ownership, investment,project development, component supplier, EPC andoperation and maintenance of 500 mini-grids inthe next 12 – 24 months.








SUNFARMER www.sunfarmer.org


SunFarmer is a social enterprise that brings solarenergy to hospitals, schools, and other organizationsin the developing world. It is very difficult to get aquality solar energy system in the developing world;many customers end up with solar panels that stopworking 6 to 12 months after purchase. SunFarmermakes sure solar is done right. We handle all of acustomer’s solar energy needs, from design andinstallation to long-term maintenance.

Contact informationAndy Moon, [email protected]

Countries of operationNepal, Indonesia

Expertise• Project development• Planning or evaluation of energy programs• Manage energy projects or programs• Integrate, install and/or maintain energy systems• Mini-grids: project development, consulting,design, construction, operation & maintenance

Solutions providedSolar PV home or business systems greater than 1 kWSolar PV institutional-level systemsMini-/micro-grids: solar PV




SUNFUNDERwww.sunfunder.com


SunFunder is a solar finance business based in SanFrancisco and Tanzania with a mission to unlockcapital for solar energy in emerging markets, whereover 2.5 billion people live without access to reliableenergy. We aggregate capital through the SolarEmpowerment Fund, a private debt offering thatgives Accredited Investors an opportunity to invest ina diversified, vetted and high-impact portfolio of off-grid and grid deficit solar projects. With this capital,we provide short-term inventory and project financeloans to leading solar energy companies to help


them scale deployments of solar energy systems andcatalyze growth in the sector.

Contact informationCindy Nawilis, Director – Operations & [email protected]

Countries of operationTanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Zambia, Rwanda, Ethiopia,India, Philippines.

Expertise• Provide commercial financing for energy services • Perform analytical services (risk analysis, life-cycle analysis, environmental assessments)

Solutions providedNot applicable (My organization does not directlyoffer sustainable energy products)Other: Working capital loans, including inventoryloans, project finance loans, and structured assetloans.




SUNNA DESIGNwww.sunna.in


Sunna develops, manufacture in France andcommercialize a range of outdoor solar lightingproduct specifically developed for developingcountries. Sunna has 10 patents protecting abreakthrough innovation that enable its system tolast for 10 years in tropical or desert conditions.Sunna sells its solar street lights leveraging the salesnetwork of major distributors like Schneider Electric,and with a network of qualified installers in 20countries to date. For 2016 Sunna prepares thelaunch of an innovative micro-grid using PAYG inWest Africa.

Contact informationThomas Samuel, [email protected]

Countries of operationSenegal, Mali, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, BeninCameroon, Nigeria, Niger, South Africa, Kenya,Morocco, Egypt, UAE



• Mini-grids: ownership, project development,component supply, construction, operation &maintenance

Solutions providedSolar PV home or business systems less than 1 kWMini-/micro-grids: solar PV






Funding needsConcessional debt $15,000,000Project development grant $500,000Company equity $5,000,000Company debt $2,000,000

Micro-grid specific funding needsCompany equity $5,000,000Company debt $2,000,000



SUN SALUTER www.sunsaluter.com


SunSaluter is a non-profit organization (withsubsidiary for-profit operations) whose goal is tomake clean energy affordable and accessible to all.SunSaluter empowers local entrepreneurs buildsustainable businesses around its innovative solarpanel rotator. The SunSaluter is the only solar panelrotating solution designed for the developing world,and uses just gravity and water to increase solarpanel output by 30% and produce clean drinkingwater. SunSaluter is present in 16 countries, with acurrent focus on India and East Africa.

Contact informationJake Schual-Berke, [email protected]

Countries of operationIndia, Malawi




• Project development• Manage energy projects or programs• Integrate, install and/or maintain energy systems

Solutions providedSolar PV home or business systems less than 1 kWOther: Solar trackers for systems less than 2 kW







TADE INVESTMENT COMPANY


Tade Investment Company provides financial supportand technical services for small and medium scaleenterprises in Nigeria. Our company mainly focuseson local entrepreneurs whose businesses are in therenewable energy and sustainability sector. We focuson making clean and smart investments by engagingand providing small and medium scale enterpriseswith capital and technical knowledge.

Contact informationQuadri Oguntade, [email protected]




• Manage energy projects or programs• Integrate, install and/or maintain energy systems• Provide end-user financing for energy services• Provide commercial financing for energy services • Perform analytical services (risk analysis, life-cycle analysis, environmental assessments)

• Mini-grids: ownership, investment, projectdevelopment, design, construction

Solutions providedSolar PV home or business systems less than 1 kWSolar PV home or business systems greater than 1 kWSolar PV institutional-level systemsSolar thermal: small-scale systems less than 2 MWSolar thermal: large-scale systems greater than 2MWNatural gasWind

Combined heat and power (CHP)Energy efficiencyEnergy storageMini-/micro-grids: solar PV, natural gas,biomass/biogas

Impact to date• Has completed 1 mini-grid to date in componentsupplier and EPC capacities.

• Will be involved in the ownership and investmentof 1 mini-grid, and the project development,component supplier and EPC of 3 mini-grids in thenext 12 – 24 months.



Micro-grid specific funding needsProject equity $250,000Project development grant $100,000Capital grant or subsidy $100,000Working capital $250,000

Non-financial needs• Access to new customers within the same country• Access to new customers in another country• Access to a manufacturer• Access to component suppliers• Mentorship• New leadership

TANZANIA RENEWABLE ENERGYASSOCIATION (TAREA)

www.tarea-tz.org

Local or national non-governmental organization(NGO), Scaling-up, >10 years old, 8 full-timeemployees



TAREA is a non-profit making member basedorganization that works to promote sustainableenergy technologies in Tanzania. It implementsactivities of capacity building, advocacy and lobby,awareness raising, knowledge sharing, datacollection and dissemination, products and servicequality monitoring, and advisory service.

Contact informationMatthew Matimbwi, Executive [email protected]


Expertise• Project development• Planning or evaluation of energy programs• Manage energy projects or programs• Other: advocacy, awareness raising, capacitybuilding, advisory service




Non-financial needs• Mentorship• Matchmaking with potential partners (investors,suppliers, service providers)

TESSA POWER

Large business, Established, 6 months – 2 yearsold, 300 full-time employees

Leading the transformation to a competitive,affordable, safe, smart, green and clean energy

future. Produce, distribute and commercializeelectricity from renewable sources with socialresponsibility, respecting environment, health andsafety of employees and customer oriented.We aspire to be the preferred African Global EnergyCompany because of our commitment to the creationof value, quality of life, the safety of people and ofsupply, the protection of the environment andcustomer focus.

Contact informationOusmane Mahaman Laouali, Chairman & [email protected]

Countries of operationNigeria, Mali

Expertise• Import or export products for the energy sector• Project development• Planning or evaluation of energy programs• Manage energy projects or programs• Integrate, install and/or maintain energy systems• Provide commercial financing for energy services • Perform analytical services (risk analysis, life-cycle analysis, environmental assessments)

• Perform business consulting services• Mini-grids: ownership, project development,consulting, design, material procurement,construction, operation & maintenance

Solutions providedSolar PV home or business systems less than 1 kWSolar PV home or business systems greater than 1 kWSolar PV institutional-level systemsSolar thermal: small-scale systems less than 2 MWSolar thermal: large-scale systems greater than 2MWNatural gasWindCombined heat and power (CHP)Energy efficiencyEnergy storageBiogas or other biomassWaste-to-energyMini-/micro-grids: solar PV, wind, biomass/biogas



• Has completed 15 mini-grids to date inownership, project development, EPC andoperation and maintenance capacities.

• Will be involved in the ownership, projectdevelopment, EPC and operation and maintenanceof 50 mini-grids in the next 12 – 24 months.



Funding needsProject equity $100,000,000Concessional debt $300,000,000Commercial debt $20,000,000Project development grant $30,000,000Capital grant or subsidy $12,000,000Working capital $10,000,000Operational subsidy $40,000,000Company equity $130,000,000Company debt $400,000,000

Micro-grid specific funding needsProject equity $20,000,000Concessional debt $60,000,000Project development grant $4,000,000Working capital $200,000,000Operational subsidy $8,000,000



TRINEwww.jointrine.com


TRINE eliminates energy poverty, using a crowd-investing platform to finance profitable solar energyprojects for remote communities in emergingcountries.

Contact informationAndrea Lehner, Founder & COO

Countries of operationTanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Nepal, Cambodia,Nicaragua, Nigeria, Ghana, Rwanda.

Expertise• Provide commercial financing for energy services

Solutions providedSolar PV lanternsSolar PV home or business systems less than 1 kWSolar PV home or business systems greater than 1 kWSolar PV institutional-level systemsOther: Finance for Solar PV projects





UGE INTERNATIONAL www.ugei.com


UGE is a leading full service renewable energyprovider for commercial and industrial clients, withover 2,000 installations in more than 100 countries.Leveraging project financing and its proprietarytechnology platform, UGE deploys solar and micro-grid energy solutions to reduce energy costs andincrease resiliency. From putting wind turbines onthe Eiffel Tower to solar panels in Panama, UGE is acompany with global reach and vision.

Contact informationMateo Chaskel, Director of [email protected]

Countries of operationOperating in 100+ countries globally.




• Project development• Integrate, install and/or maintain energy systems• Provide end-user financing for energy services• Perform analytical services (risk analysis, life-cycle analysis, environmental assessments)

• Mini-grids: project development, consulting,design, material procurement, component supply,construction

Solutions providedSolar PV home or business systems less than 1 kWSolar PV home or business systems greater than 1 kWSolar PV institutional-level systemsWindEnergy storageMini-/micro-grids: solar PV, diesel, wind

Impact to date• Has completed 25 mini-grids to date in a projectdevelopment capacity, and 20 mini-grids in acomponent supplier capacity.

• Will be involved in the project development,component supplier, and EPC of 7 mini-grids inthe next 12 – 24 months.


2014-2015 FinancialsRevenue$5,671,364Expenses $11,420,649



UNIQUE POWER SOLUTIONS LTD


Power auditing, sizing, sourcing and installation ofrenewable power supplies.

Contact informationJoseph Ngige, Operations [email protected]

Countries of operationKenya, Rwanda








Funding needsProject equity $1,200Concessional debt $500Commercial debt $200Project development grant $1,000Capital grant or subsidy $2,500Working capital $3,000Operational subsidy $1,500Company equity $2,000Company debt $250

Non-financial needs• Access to new customers within the same country• Access to component suppliers• Access to information (on funding sources,regulatory framework etc.)

UNITE TO LIGHT www.unite-to-light.org


Our solar products have been designed at UC SantaBarbara's Institute for Energy Efficiency. These solarlanterns were originally used as student readinglights to replace other unsafe, unhealthy andexpensive lighting. Currently the lights are beingused in midwife birthing kits, as emergency lightingin disaster relief, for medical and dental proceduresand now the latest product has a USB port forcharging cell phones and other small electronicdevices. We seek partners to purchase and distributethese in quantities to assist us with scaling ourproduction.

Contact informationDawn O’Bar, [email protected]

Countries of operationDistribution to 65+ countries. Largest distributionareas include: India, Bangladesh, Japan, SouthAfrica, Uganda, Kenya, Chad, Nicaragua, Mexico,Philippines.











UNIVERSIDAD AUTONOMA DE OCCIDENTE www.uao.edu.co

Academic or research institution, Established, 5-10 years old, 500 full-time employees

The Autonoma de Occidente University is a non-profit, private university with approximately 8,000students majoring in engineering, businessadministration, social communication, and more.

Contact informationYuri Ulianov López Castrillon, Assistant [email protected]

Countries of operationColombia


• Planning or evaluation of energy programs• Manage energy projects or programs • Perform analytical services (risk analysis, life-cycle analysis, environmental assessments)

• Mini-grids: project development, design

Solutions providedNot applicable (My organization does not directly

offer sustainable energy products)Mini-/micro-grids: solar PV, diesel, biomass/biogas

Impact to date• Has completed 4 mini-grids to date in projectdevelopment and EPC capacities.

• Will be involved in the project development andEPC of 4 mini-grids, and the operation andmaintenance of 1 mini-grid in the next 12 – 24months.





• Mentorship

UPOWA www.upowa.org


upOwa develops, produces, deploys and maintainssmart solar systems to empower rural Africancommunities to access life-changing affordableelectricity in a long term perspective. Our innovativedecentralized, customer-oriented approach allows todramatically reduce upfront barriers (technical,financial and social) thus boosting marketpenetration and impact. We are preparing a large-scale commercial launch.


Contact informationKilien de Renty, CEO & [email protected]

Countries of operationCameroon, Burkina Faso





Funding needsWorking capital $800,000Company equity $1,500,000

Non-financial needs• Access to new customers within the same country• Access to new customers in another country• Mentorship• Matchmaking with potential partners (investors,suppliers, service providers)

URJAA SAMADHANwww.urjaasamadhan.com


Urjaa Samadhan is a nascent social enterprise whichis using smart ICT to manage service supply chains,allowing solar pv users at the bottom of the pyramidto access services for solar-pv repair andmaintenance. Urjaa Samadhan uses anadministrative web-portal, coupled with a smart-phone app for field technicians, and a free-to-useSMS gateway for end users, which allows them toflag up technical problems using SMS. UrjaaSamadhan is a market-based solution that aims tolower transaction costs for repair services, and toensure that illuminated villages remain illuminated.

Contact informationVijay Bhopal, [email protected]

Countries of operationIndia, UK

Expertise• Integrate, install and/or maintain energy systems



Funding needsProject development grant $80,000Capital grant or subsidy $80,000Company equity $80,000

Non-financial needs• Access to a manufacturer• Access to component suppliers• Access to consulting services (human resources,accounting, financial management, businessdevelopment, legal, engineering, GIS etc.)



VALDAS & CO. LTD

Consultancy firm, Established, 5-10 years old, 4full-time employees

Our organization works toward accelerated access tosafe and affordable renewable energy supplies, off-grid solutions, capacity building and training. We alsoparticipate in the development of roadmaps forelectricity supply, and provide business developmentadvisory services to local and foreign investors. Weplan to expand our activities to the Central and WestAfrica regions.

Contact informationDudley Achu Sama, [email protected]

Countries of operationCentral Africa



• Project development• Planning or evaluation of energy programs• Manage energy projects or programs • Perform analytical services (risk analysis, life-cycle analysis, environmental assessments)

• Perform business consulting services• Mini-grids: ownership, investment, projectdevelopment, consulting, design, materialprocurement, component supply, construction,operation & maintenance

Solutions providedSolar PV home or business systems less than 1 kWSolar PV home or business systems greater than 1 kWSolar PV institutional-level systemsSmall hydroEnergy efficiencyEnergy storage

Biogas or other biomassMini-/micro-grids: solar PV, hydro, biomass/biogas



• Will be involved in the investment and projectdevelopment of 3 mini-grids, and the ownership,component supply, EPC, operation andmaintenance of 1 mini-grid in the next 12 – 24months.


Funding needsProject equity $100,000Concessional debt $20,000,000Project development grant $250,000Working capital $100,000Company equity $500,000Company debt $2,500,000

Micro-grid specific funding needsProject equity $1,000,000Concessional debt $15,000,000Commercial debt $5,000,000Project development grant $1,250,000Working capital $500,000




• Other: Additional training for some of our staff


VICTORIUS ENTERPRISES LTD


Victorious Enterprise Limited (VEL) is a companyengaged in the production and dissemination ofvarious kinds of biomass technologies among whichinclude improved energy saving stoves forhouseholds, institutional saving stoves forinstitutions (both fixed and portable), baking ovens,incinerators, fire-less box cookers, charcoalbriquettes just to mention but a few.

Contact informationTeddy Nalubowa, [email protected]




Solutions providedEnergy efficiencyBiogas or other biomassWaste-to-energy




Non-financial needs• Access to new customers within the same country• Access to new customers in another country• Access to a manufacturer• Access to component suppliers• Mentorship

VILLAGEBOOMwww.villageboom.com


We are a solar light company with the mission todevelop and distribute highly affordable solar light.

Contact informationThomas Ricke, [email protected]

Countries of operationGhana, Benin, Nigeria, Tanzania, DRC, Uganda, India,Bangladesh










Funding needsProject equity $300,000Project development grant $20,000Capital grant or subsidy $100,000Working capital $50,000


VILLAGE INDUSTRIAL POWER www.villageindustrialpower.com


Village Industrial Power (VIP) is an early stage,venture backed social enterprise that iscommercializing an innovative energy solution forrural enterprises and communities throughout sub-Saharan Africa. Our initial product is a small-scale,biomass-based steam power plant that transformswood and waste biomass residues into mechanical,thermal, and electrical energy. The VIP is costcompetitive with similarly sized PV+ storagesolutions, and offers clean productive heat with apayback period of under 2 years, which will onlyimprove while moving toward larger volumemanufacturing.

Contact informationFelicity Lodge, [email protected]

Countries of operationBenin, Tanzania, Ghana, Kenya, USA


Solutions providedCombined heat and power (CHP)Energy efficiencyBiogas or other biomassMini-/micro-grids



Funding needsProject development grant $1,500,000Capital grant or subsidy $500,000Working capital $500,000Company equity $2,000,000




VILLAGE INFRASTRUCTURE ANGELSwww.villageinfrastructure.org

Community Interest Corporation, Scaling-up, 2-5years old, 1 full-time employee

VIA is a group of concerned individuals andorganizations that specializes in investing in microinfrastructure for rural villages in developingcountries with the aim of reducing poverty. Keyfocuses include access to renewable energy, water,and agriculture.VIA develops its own projects, mobilizing investmentalong the way, and consults. Key innovations VIA isbringing to market is the use of GIS mapping to helpplan and manage rural projects, and developing arange of solar powered agro-processing machines toreduce women's manual labour when processingstaple crops each day.

Contact informationStewart Craine, Managing [email protected]

Countries of operationVanatu, Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, Ghana,Honduras, India, Nepal




• Project development• Planning or evaluation of energy programs• Manage energy projects or programs• Integrate, install and/or maintain energy systems

• Provide end-user financing for energy services• Provide commercial financing for energy services • Perform analytical services (risk analysis, life-cycle analysis, environmental assessments)

• Perform business consulting services• Mini-grids: ownership, investment, projectdevelopment, consulting, design, materialprocurement, component supply, construction,operation & maintenance

Solutions providedSolar PV lanternsSolar PV home or business systems less than 1 kWMini-/micro-grids: solar PV



• Has completed 5 mini-grids to date in ownership,investment, component supplier, EPC andoperation and maintenance capacities, and 100mini-grids in a project development capacity.

• Will be involved in the ownership, investment,component supplier, EPC and operation andmaintenance of 20 mini-grids, and projectdevelopment of 100 mini-grids in the next 12-24months.


2014-2015 FinancialsPlease contact the organization for further details.Revenue$160,000

Funding needsProject equity $500,000Commercial debt $500,000Project development grant $250,000Capital grant or subsidy $500,000Working capital $250,000

Micro-grid specific funding needsProject equity $100,000Commercial debt $100,000Project development grant $50,000



Non-financial needs• Access to new customers within the same country• Access to component suppliers• Access to information (on funding sources,regulatory framework etc.)


• Other: Access to new staff, and advertisinglocations

VIDA GAS – VILLAGE REACH www.villagereach.org


VidaGas is an LPG (propane) energy supply companyin Mozambique founded and capitalized byVillageReach that has since attracted other investorsto become the largest independent fuel distributionbusiness in the north of the country. VillageReach isa Seattle, USA-based global health innovator thatdevelops, tests, implements and scales newsolutions to critical health system challenges in sub-Saharan Africa. The organization focuses on the mostcritical barriers to healthcare delivery: lack ofinfrastructure, information availability, healthcareaccess, and human resource constraints. Core to itswork is the development of energy supply systemsand capitalized ventures like VidaGas that meet theneeds for off-grid.

Contact informationJohn Beale, Director – Strategic Development &Group Lead – Private Sector [email protected]

Countries of operationMozambique

Expertise• Project development

• Planning or evaluation of energy programs• Manage energy projects or programs• Integrate, install and/or maintain energy systems

Solutions providedEnergy storageOther: LPG (propane)






WAKAWAKA / OFF-GRID SOLUTIONS B.V. www.waka-waka.com


WakaWaka is a social enterprise develops andproduces solar lights and chargers for the 1.2 billionpeople around the world that live off-grid. Thecompany is currently piloting a pay-as-you-gosystem in Rwanda. Next to developing sustainablebusiness models for off-grid markets, WakaWakasells products as a Buy One, Give One. The Give Onesare being distributed to people in emergencysituations, like refugees in Syria and victims of theearthquake in Nepal.

Contact informationEmma Olde Bijvank, Strategic Account [email protected]

Countries of operationNetherlands, USA, Rwanda




• Project development• Manage energy projects or programs






Non-financial needs• Access to new customers within the same country• Access to new customers in another country• Access to component suppliers• Access to consulting services (human resources,accounting, financial management, businessdevelopment, legal, engineering, GIS etc.)



WANA ENERGY SOLUTIONSwww.waesol.com


Wana energy solutions provides clean cookingenergy from LPG which is clean, affordable, reliableand thermally efficient for rural and peri urbancustomers and thereby creates a cleanerenvironment and reduces on the number of treesbeing cut. We also create employment throughwomen franchisees. Over the past six years, we havehelped 4500 beneficiaries, creating jobs, reducing onindoor air pollution and deforestation as compared totraditional fuels.

Contact informationDr. Emmy Wasirwa, Managing [email protected]

Countries of operationUganda, Kenya, Rwanda, Southern Sudan


• Project development• Planning or evaluation of energy programs• Manage energy projects or programs• Integrate, install and/or maintain energy systems• Provide end-user financing for energy services• Perform business consulting services

Solutions providedEnergy efficiency





Funding needsProject equity $1,500,000



• Mentorship

WE CARE SOLAR www.wecaresolar.org


We Care Solar promotes safe motherhood indeveloping regions by providing health workers withreliable lighting, mobile communication, and smallmedical devices using solar electricity.

Contact informationRobin Wolaner, [email protected]

Countries of operationHaiti, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Gambia, Nigeria, Ethiopia,Eritrea, Uganda, Tanzania, Malawi, Nepal, Philippines




Solutions providedSolar PV institutional-level systems




Funding needsOperational subsidy $4,000,000

Non-financial needs• Access to new customers within the same country• Access to a manufacturer• Access to component suppliers• Access to consulting services (human resources,accounting, financial management, businessdevelopment, legal, engineering, GIS etc.)




YIITIDI LTDwww.yiitidi.com


Yiitidi Ltd is an impact investment companydedicated to invest in the Sub-Saharan Africacommunications & utility markets beyond largeurban centers. The objective is to establishfinancially sustainable hubs which provide mobilesignal and power supply by joint operation of mobiletowers tied to renewable off-grid electrification. Oursolution is based on the deployment of off-the-shelftechnology (no technical innovation).

Contact informationAlvaro Hidalgo, [email protected]

Countries of operationSenegal

Expertise• Project development• Planning or evaluation of energy programs• Manage energy projects or programs• Integrate, install and/or maintain energy systems• Provide end-user financing for energy services• Provide commercial financing for energy services • Perform analytical services (risk analysis, life-cycle analysis, environmental assessments)

• Mini-grids: ownership, investment, projectdevelopment, design, operation & maintenance

Solutions providedSolar PV home or business systems greater than 1 kWSolar PV institutional-level systemsMini-/micro-grids: solar PV


• Has completed 1 mini-grid to date in ownership,investment, project development, and EPCcapacities.






YOUNG LAWYERS FOUNDATION www.youthlawyers.org

International non-governmental organization(NGO), Established, 6 months – 2 years old, 5 full-time employees

Young Lawyers Foundation is a youth led andprofessional Organization working on legal, policyand innovation in various sectors including Energyand Climate Change issues in Tanzania. We aim toenable the community to implement SustainableDevelopment Goals (SDGs) with clear and properunderstanding of policy and legal framework indifferent sectors, including energy and climatechange.


Contact informationJacob Mogendi, Executive [email protected]


Expertise• Import or export products for the energy sector• Project development• Manage energy projects or programs • Perform analytical services (risk analysis, life-cycle analysis, environmental assessments)





Funding needsProject equity $500,000Concessional debt $100,000Commercial debt $50,000Project development grant $50,000Capital grant or subsidy $400,000Working capital $300,000Operational subsidy $50,000Company equity $50,000




ZEROBASEwww.thezerobase.com


ZeroBase was established in 2009 with the vision ofmaking cleaner sources of energy more accessibleby those most in need. Our goal is to make choosing,buying, owning, and operating renewable energysystems easier and more cost effective for programslooking to make a sweeping impact. We see poweras a platform for stabilizing communities, andreliable energy access as a key to public safety,education, health care, and industry growth.ZeroBase Energy provides power managementsystems for distributed energy operations,specializing in off-grid / unreliable-grid applicationsand temporary or mobile sites. Using modulardesigns that have been proven in the world’sharshest environments, ZeroBase products meet thechallenges of energy access in remote locations.

Contact informationSamantha Frick, Director of Solutions, [email protected]

Countries of operationIsrael, Egypt, UAE, Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya, SouthAfrica, Honduras, Nicaragua, Haiti, Canada, USA






• Project development• Planning or evaluation of energy programs• Manage energy projects or programs• Integrate, install and/or maintain energy systems• Provide end-user financing for energy services• Mini-grids: design, material procurement,component supply, construction

Solutions providedSolar PV home or business systems less than 1 kWSolar PV home or business systems greater than 1 kWSolar PV institutional-level systemsEnergy storageOther or hybrid: HybridMini-/micro-grids: solar PV, diesel, hydro,biomass/biogas

Impact to date• Has completed 10 mini-grids to date in EPCcapacities, and 2 mini-grids in a componentsupplier capacity.

• Will be involved in the EPC of 15 mini-grids in thenext 12 – 24 months.





ZEROCARBON ENERGY DEVELOPMENT ANDINFORMATION CENTER


Zerocarbon is an NGO which advocates for policychange around clean energy, climate change and thegreen economy, and provides consultation on theseissues.

Contact informationKenneth Obi, Director Chief [email protected]


Expertise• Planning or evaluation of energy programs• Manage energy projects or programs• Perform business consulting services• Other: Advocacy




Funding needsCapital grant or subsidy $300,000Working capital $200,000




ZH ENERGY LIMITED

Consultancy firm, Start-up, 2-5 years old, 5 full-time employees

Climate change consulting with focus on energy,green economy and environment and sustainabledevelopment. We offer our services to both publicand private sectors. We also participate in climatechange and green bilateral cooperation programs asconsultants and advisers. We support our clientsthrough our partners to acquire low carbon solutionpackages like solar energy, waste management andrelated products.

Contact informationAbdulkadir Hassan, [email protected]

Countries of operationNigeria, Burkina Faso, Rwanda


• Project development• Planning or evaluation of energy programs• Manage energy projects or programs• Perform business consulting services• Other: Climate change consulting


Solar PV home or business systems greater than 1 kWSolar PV institutional-level systemsEnergy efficiencyEnergy storageBiogas or other biomassWaste-to-energy








ZOLAIR ENERGYwww.zolair-energy.com


Zolair Energy is an energy services company thathas created a hybrid (solar/zinc-air) energy systemfor the developing world with pay-as-you-goactivation and payment platform. Our system can beconfigured for small off-grid applications, largeraffordable housing, and even micro-grid roll out, andcan provide clean affordable power 24/7, rain orshine.

Contact informationMark Rabin, [email protected]

Countries of operationSouth Africa




• Project development• Mini-grids: project development, design,construction, operation & maintenance

Solutions providedOther or hybrid: Hybrid solar/ battery/ zinc-air fuelcellMini-/micro-grids: other: Hybrid solar/ battery/ zinc-air fuel cell






Organization Name Page

24-Hour Solar Roof ......................................................................................................................20

Access Renewable Energy Ltd ......................................................................................................20

Amis Des Etrangers Au Togo (ADET) ..............................................................................................21

All Power Labs ............................................................................................................................22

AM Solar......................................................................................................................................23

Angaza Design ............................................................................................................................24

Ankur Scientific Energy Technologies PVT Ltd ..............................................................................25

AOT Consulting Ltd ......................................................................................................................25

ARDG Ltd ....................................................................................................................................26

Advanced Renewable Power LLC ..................................................................................................27

ASKN Eletric Ltd ..........................................................................................................................28

Asociación Fénix ........................................................................................................................28

Assiut University, Egypt ................................................................................................................29

Avant Garde Innovations ..............................................................................................................30

BBOXX Ltd ..................................................................................................................................31

Blue Haven Initiative ....................................................................................................................32

BOOND Engineering & Development Ltd........................................................................................32

Bright Green Energy Foundation ..................................................................................................33

BRIGHT Products..........................................................................................................................34

Buksh Foundation ........................................................................................................................35

Business Connect ........................................................................................................................35

Cadire Cameroon Association ......................................................................................................36

Caribbean Maritime Institute ........................................................................................................37

CEEP Hydro Ltd ............................................................................................................................38

Colibrí..........................................................................................................................................38

Coperson Hill ..............................................................................................................................39

Community Research and Development Centre ............................................................................40

d.light ..........................................................................................................................................40

Danessien Sustainable Energy Solutions Ltd ................................................................................41


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DASSY Enterprise ........................................................................................................................41

Dealer Tecno SRL ........................................................................................................................42

Deeper Missions ..........................................................................................................................43

Devergy ......................................................................................................................................44

The Doble Group ..........................................................................................................................45

Dulas Ltd ....................................................................................................................................46

EarthSpark International ..............................................................................................................47

EcoEnergy Finance ......................................................................................................................47

Eco-Power Resources Ltd ............................................................................................................48

Ecoprise ......................................................................................................................................49

EGG-energy Tanzania Ltd..............................................................................................................50

E-Hands Energy Private Ltd ..........................................................................................................50

Electricity 4 All ............................................................................................................................51

Electric Vine Industries ................................................................................................................52

Elephant Energy ..........................................................................................................................53

Elite Consulting Engineers Ltd ......................................................................................................53

Empower Generation....................................................................................................................54

EnDev Peru ..................................................................................................................................55

Energy Access Africa ....................................................................................................................56

Enerwhere ..................................................................................................................................56

EUCC - Coastal and Marine Union ................................................................................................57

Fenix International........................................................................................................................58

Fosera ........................................................................................................................................59

Foundation Rural Energy Services (FRES) ......................................................................................59

Frontier Markets ..........................................................................................................................60

Fundación Acciona Microenergía ..................................................................................................61

GeoFaus Energy ..........................................................................................................................62

Gham Power ................................................................................................................................62

Global Biotechnology Transfer Foundation ....................................................................................63


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GoSolar Africa ..............................................................................................................................64

Great Lakes Energy ......................................................................................................................65

Greener Impact International ......................................................................................................66

GVE Projects Ltd ..........................................................................................................................66

HELIO International ......................................................................................................................67

Helios Social Enterprise................................................................................................................68

Hochschule Neu-Ulm University of Applied Sciences......................................................................68

Idénergie ....................................................................................................................................69

ILUMÉXICO ..................................................................................................................................70

International Copper Association ..................................................................................................71

IOD PARC ....................................................................................................................................72

Juabar Design..............................................................................................................................72

Kaboni ........................................................................................................................................73

Karibu Solar Power ......................................................................................................................74

K Energy & Power ........................................................................................................................74

Konserve Group ..........................................................................................................................75

KOPAGAS ....................................................................................................................................76

Let There Be Light International ..................................................................................................76

Liberian Energy Network ..............................................................................................................77

Light Up the World........................................................................................................................78

Lion's Head Global Partners..........................................................................................................78

Lumeter Networks........................................................................................................................79

Mandulis Energy ..........................................................................................................................80

Marine Power Ltd ........................................................................................................................81

Mera Gao Power ..........................................................................................................................81

ME SOLshare Ltd ........................................................................................................................82

Mibawa Suppliers Ltd ..................................................................................................................83

Micama Soley ..............................................................................................................................83

Mobile4Energy ............................................................................................................................84


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Mobisol GmbH ............................................................................................................................85

Must Lead Ltd..............................................................................................................................85

Namalere Energy Renewable ........................................................................................................86

Naturetech Infrastructure ............................................................................................................87

Nevada Solar Designs ..................................................................................................................88

New Dawn Energy Solutions ........................................................................................................88

New Vision Renewable Energy ......................................................................................................89

Nokero ........................................................................................................................................90

Ocean Renewable Power Company ..............................................................................................91

Off.Grid-Electric ..........................................................................................................................92

Omnigrid Micropower Company....................................................................................................92

Orgone Foundation ......................................................................................................................93

Pacific Air Conditioning Services ..................................................................................................94

Partnership for Sustainable Development ......................................................................................94

Perison Investments ....................................................................................................................95

Pollinate Energy ..........................................................................................................................95

PowerGen Renewable Energy ......................................................................................................96

PowerMundo ..............................................................................................................................97

Power:On ....................................................................................................................................98

Power Up Gambia ........................................................................................................................99

Project Gaia ..............................................................................................................................100

Relink Ltd ..................................................................................................................................100

RENCO Technologies ..................................................................................................................101

Renewable Energy Business Incubator ........................................................................................102

Rural Renewable Energy Alliance ................................................................................................103

RVE.SOL - Rural Energy & Water Solutions ..................................................................................103

Small-Scale Sustainable Infrastructure Development Fund (S3IDF) ..............................................104

Samaritan Touch Multimedia Ltd ................................................................................................105

Samid Global Investment ............................................................................................................106


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Schneider Electric ......................................................................................................................106

SELCO ......................................................................................................................................107

Strathmore Energy Research Centre (SERC) ................................................................................108

SERREC ....................................................................................................................................109

Sustainable Economy Solutions ................................................................................................110

SheerWind ................................................................................................................................111

SHINE ........................................................................................................................................112

SimGas Tanzania ........................................................................................................................112

Simpa Networks ........................................................................................................................113

Sirona Cares Foundation ............................................................................................................114

Sjedi Green Energy ....................................................................................................................114

Skynotch Energy Africa ..............................................................................................................115

Smart Hydro Power GmbH ..........................................................................................................116

SolarAid ....................................................................................................................................117

Solar Buzz Jamaica ....................................................................................................................118

SolarGrid Tanzania ....................................................................................................................118

SOLARKIOSK ..............................................................................................................................119

Solar Light ................................................................................................................................120

SolarNow ..................................................................................................................................121

Solar Sister ................................................................................................................................121

Solar Wise Nigeria ....................................................................................................................122

SolarWorks! ..............................................................................................................................123

SoLight Africa ..........................................................................................................................123

Soluz Honduras ..........................................................................................................................124

Songa Energy ............................................................................................................................125

Sosai Renewable Energies..........................................................................................................125

SparkMeter ................................................................................................................................126

Spider Solutions Nigeria ............................................................................................................126

SteamaCo ..................................................................................................................................127


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STG International ......................................................................................................................128

SunEdison..................................................................................................................................129

SunFarmer ................................................................................................................................130

SunFunder ................................................................................................................................130

Sunna Design ............................................................................................................................131

SunSaluter ................................................................................................................................132

Tade Investment Company..........................................................................................................133

Tanzania Renewable Energy Association ....................................................................................133

Tessa Power ............................................................................................................................134

TRINE ........................................................................................................................................135

UGE International ......................................................................................................................136

Unique Power Solutions..............................................................................................................136

Unite to Light ............................................................................................................................137

Universidad Autonoma de Occidente ..........................................................................................138

upOwa ......................................................................................................................................138

Urjaa Samadhan ........................................................................................................................139

Valdas & Co ..............................................................................................................................140

Victorius Enterprises Ltd ............................................................................................................141

VillageBoom ..............................................................................................................................141

Village Industrial Power ..............................................................................................................142

Village Infrastructure Angels ......................................................................................................143

VidaGas - Village Reach..............................................................................................................144

WakaWaka ................................................................................................................................144

Wana Energy Solutions ..............................................................................................................145

We Care Solar ............................................................................................................................146

Yiitidi ........................................................................................................................................147

Young Lawyers Foundation ........................................................................................................147

ZeroBase ..................................................................................................................................148

Zerocarbon Energy Development and Information Center ............................................................149

ZH Energy Ltd ............................................................................................................................150

Zolair Energy ............................................................................................................................151


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Photo Credits

Cover

Mobisol GmbH

Mazzetti

Angaza Design

General Microgrids

Standard Microgrid

Solar Electric Light Fund (SELF)

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Mobisol GmbH

Page ii

United Nations Foundation

Page vii

International Electrotechnical

Commission (IEC)

Page viii

Hybrid Social Solutions

Page ix

Alaska Center for Energy and Power

(ACEP)

Page x

Standard Microgrid

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Angaza Design - Greenlight Planet

Page xii

General Microgrids

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Solar Electric Light Fund (SELF)

Page 11

Angaza Design

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Mobisol GmbH

Page 14 WISIONS

Page 15WISIONS

Page 16OMC Power

Page 17OMC Power

Page 18SELCO India

Page 19United Nations Foundation

Page 158Fenix International

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