The United Kingdom has invested more than £2 million in ten clean energy projects across eight African countries. This funding aims to provide reliable electricity for hospitals, telecommunications, agriculture, and small businesses.
The projects, announced by ZE-Gen, focus on helping clean energy companies expand successful pilot programs into larger operations. They also aim to reduce reliance on fossil fuels in areas with unreliable electricity. The countries involved are Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania, Madagascar, Mozambique, and Lesotho.
In Nigeria, Farm Warehouse plans to set up 100 solar-powered cold storage systems in major markets. This will help vendors of fish, meat, and dairy reduce spoilage and improve their income. KAMIM Technologies will create four solar-powered agricultural hubs that combine irrigation and cold storage to help farmers and traders cut losses and access bigger markets.
The initiative is part of the UK Government’s Ayrton Fund, which supports clean energy projects through various platforms. Previous UK-supported programs have helped businesses develop and test clean energy technologies in emerging markets.
Lily Beadle, Programme Director of ZE-Gen, highlighted that these projects show how clean energy can support essential services and local businesses. She emphasized the importance of scaling successful approaches developed through earlier programs.
In Kenya, Acele Africa will deploy modular battery systems for healthcare facilities and small businesses. In Uganda, AceOn will implement battery-first energy systems for telecommunications and healthcare. Other projects include using second-life electric vehicle batteries in Rwanda and establishing renewable-powered fishing hubs in Mozambique.
These ten projects are expected to demonstrate how renewable energy can provide reliable power, support local economies, and improve essential services in areas with weak or no electricity grids.
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