Resource centre

This hub aims to provide useful and relevant information to anyone working to support the growth of sub-Saharan Africa's renewable energy industry. Browse it for REPP news and publications, plus links to a carefully curated bank of external content and resources.

Recent announcements

Company update - 17/08/21

Hybridisation project progressing in Madagascar

A ground-breaking operation to hybridise three heavy fuel oil (HFO) plants in Madagascar with solar PV is underway thanks to a USD 6 million bridge loan from REPP.

Company update - 14/06/21

REPP invests in landmark hydro project in Burundi

Plans to build a 10.2MW run-of-river hydro plant in one of the world’s least electrified countries have taken a significant step forward thanks to a USD 1 million development loan from REPP.

Company update - 03/06/21

REPP’s support for national policy agendas assessed in new report

The Renewable Energy Performance Platform (REPP) has published a new report analysing how its investments are aligned with the climate, energy and development priorities of the countries where it operates.

Company update - 29/03/21

Finance and development aces join Investment Committee

REPP is delighted to announce the appointment of Shelmith Theuri and Vijandren Naidoo to its Investment Committee (IC), where they will assume an integral role in implementing the programme’s mandate.

Press release - 11/12/20

REPP backs battery rental business

REPP has invested £1 million into renewables-powered battery rental company Mobile Power, which provides affordable energy access to off-grid communities in West Africa.

Company update - 01/12/20

Finance and development expert joins REPP’s Board

Andrew Stalbaum from the UK Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) becomes newest member of the REPP Board.

Company update - 25/11/20

REPP launches new quarterly impact report

The Renewable Energy Performance Platform (REPP) today released its first quarterly impact report providing a quantitative and qualitative overview of how REPP-supported projects are performing over time.

Company update - 12/11/20

REPP makes first COVID-related disbursement

The Renewable Energy Performance Platform (REPP) has issued a $600,000 loan to help solar home systems company, PEG Africa, cope with the effects of the global pandemic.

Company update - 29/10/20

REPP ramps up support for ambitious PAYG solar home systems initiative in Cameroon

REPP tops up original investment in solar home systems developer upOwa by €500,000, bringing the total now invested in the company to €1.8m.

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