775 millionWith no electricity
775 million people around the world live without electricity – 600 million are in Africa.
2.4 billionRelying on biomass
2.4 billion people – one third of the world’s population – use polluting fuels, like wood and coal, for cooking and heating.
3.2 millionPremature deaths
Each year, 3.2 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 20 million people
- 14,700 businesses supported
- 18,700 jobs created
- 14 million tonnes of CO2 avoided
- $193 million raised to support businesses
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WATCH: HELPING COMPANIES DELIVER RENEWABLE ENERGY IN AFRICA
See the impact that access to clean affordable energy has on the lives of millions of people.