800 millionWith no electricity
800 million people around the world live without electricity – 600 million are in Africa.
2.6 billionRelying on biomass
2.6 billion people – one third of the world’s population – use polluting fuels, like wood and coal, for cooking and heating.
3.8 millionPremature deaths
Each year, 3.8 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
- 8,100 businesses supported
- 15,400 jobs created
- 13.4 million tonnes of CO2 avoided
- $160 million raised to support businesses
Latest news
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Creating value from water through solar irrigation for vulnerable...
Energy 4 Impact and the Grundfos Foundation have joined forces to provide solar irrigation and a package of business, technical and market development support to smallholder farming communities in...
GET.invest launches pilot of finance readiness support to unlock financing...
On 4th November 2021, during the COP26 Energy Day, the European programme GET.invest – supported by the European Union, Germany, Sweden, the Netherlands, and Austria – announced the launch of the...
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Annual review
Our Annual Review shows the breadth of our activities to expand energy access and help solve some of Africa's most pressing challenges.