1 billionWith no electricity
1 billion people around the world live without electricity – 600 million are in Africa.
3 billionRelying on biomass
3 billion people – 41% of the world’s population – use polluting fuels, like wood and coal, for cooking and heating.
4 millionPremature deaths
Each year, 4 million people die prematurely from burning polluting fuels in inefficient stoves in poorly ventilated spaces.
Energy access changes everything
We develop markets to close the energy gap
We offer
Focus on energy access markets
Strong networks with companies, financial institutions and other market actors
Excellent understanding of both entrepreneurs' and investors' perspective
Support for innovative, pioneering business models
Strong presence in 'the last mile'
Expertise in gender-sensitive and inclusive market development
Low-cost delivery-focused structure
Our services include
Our approach has provided access to 18 million people
- 5,500 businesses supported
- 12,000 jobs created
- 13.3 million tonnes of CO2 avoided
- $154 million raised to support businesses
Latest news
Benin biogas pilot to tackle farming livelihoods and deforestation
In Benin, 80% of the population outside the cities relies on biomass for cooking. To help address the stark environmental, livelihood and health repercussions of burning firewood, the Swedish...
GIZ and Energy 4 Impact join forces to give a green energy boost to...
GIZ and Energy 4 Impact are pleased to announce the start of a new collaboration under the Water and Energy 4 Growth initiative. The partnership consists of three programmes designed...
Solar powered cold rooms could dramatically reduce food waste in sub-...
According to the Food and Agriculture Organization, in sub-Saharan Africa, up to 40-50% of produce perishes before reaching the end customer, largely due to a lack of viable cold chain...
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Annual review
Read our 2019 Annual Review, showing the breadth of our activities to expand energy access and help solve some of Africa's most pressing development challenges.