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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.

Millions set to benefit as UK Government announces additional £100m for REPP

London, 11 December 2018 – Sub-Saharan Africa’s small to medium-scale renewable energy sector has been given a major boost after the UK Government committed £100m extra funding for REPP. The additional investment should enable REPP to support the financing of up to 40 more projects across the region from 2019-2023 – providing improved or first-time…

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

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

Pilot project to build mini-grids in Rwanda under way after receiving financial backing from UK-government funded REPP

Initial phase of work expected to pave way for up to 220 mini-grids in the East African country, reaching up to 150,000 people currently living without any access to clean energy.

More than 150,000 Nigerians set to benefit from REPP-enabled US$10m syndicated loan facility

UK-government funded REPP and EC-sponsored ElectriFI have provided US$2.2m and US$3m initial loans respectively to catalyse rollout of clean energy access to some of the country’s remotest communities.

REPP report and financial statements 2018-19

REPP invests US$1.1m in market-leading PAYG solar company in West Africa

Innovative service providing rural communities with credit to purchase solar systems is looking to double its reach after securing additional US$25m funding.

REPP report and financial statements 2016-18

Gender-themed request for proposals

The Renewable Energy Performance Platform (REPP) is calling for women from across Africa’s renewable energy sector to submit applications for funding for projects. By targeting women specifically, REPP is aiming to promote gender inclusion and create equal opportunities for women in the continent’s rapidly expanding renewable energy sector. Successful applicants must meet and adhere to…