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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.

Latest REPP news

Company update - 31/10/23

Latest REPP annual report published

Read REPP’s latest annual report for a comprehensive overview of how the platform has been delivering transformational change in Sub-Saharan Africa through catalysing the growth of its small-scale and decentralised renewable energy sector.

Most read

  • Press release - 03/03/23

    REPP invests in DRC solar company, Nuru

    Nuru SASU is on track to build 13.7MWp of isolated solar-hybrid grids by mid-2024 after securing an initial USD1.5 million from Camco-managed Renewable Energy Performance Platform (REPP), Proparco and E3 Capital.

    Company update - 18/05/23

    Paper published on financing mini-grids at scale

    The position paper, co-authored by the REPP and the Africa Minigrid Developers Association (AMDA), sets out a series of recommendations for ramping up financing for mini-grids in Africa.

    Press release - 27/11/19

    REPP issues gender-themed request for proposals

    Call for funding applications to support women-owned and/or managed renewable energy projects in Africa is aiming to help create equal opportunities for women in the continent’s rapidly expanding renewable energy sector.

  • Press release - 09/05/23

    Burundi’s solar capacity to double

    President Ndayishimiye of Burundi announced plans to double the country’s solar capacity at a ribbon cutting ceremony at the first solar field, which was financed by REPP. The 7.5MW field in Mubuga was the result of a multinational effort and has been providing more than 10% of nation’s electric generation capacity since it was commissioned in 2021.

    Press release - 05/05/22

    REPP passes one million connections milestone

    Camco-managed Renewable Energy Performance Platform (REPP) has passed the major milestone through its portfolio of off-grid and isolated grid projects.

    Press release - 03/07/23

    Nuru closes over USD 40m equity raise

    One of Africa’s pioneering renewable energy-powered metrogrid companies has announced the successful close of over USD 40m in Series B equity funding.

  • Developing solar PV mini-grids to IFC Environmental and Social Performance Standards

    Uploaded 07/12/18

    Including links to live recordings for both sessions, plus downloadable presentations and a guidance template for developers.

    Gender-themed request for proposals

    Uploaded 27/11/19

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    Company update - 20/12/22

    Mini-grids position paper published

    A multi-stakeholder position paper co-authored by REPP was published today, setting out a series of recommendations on how to improve the bankability of Nigeria’s mini-grid policy and regulatory framework.

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