The Emerging Distributor Finance Fund (EDFF) is a groundbreaking initiative that revolutionizes financing small and mid-sized off-grid solar and clean cooking last-mile distributors (LMDs). By addressing the pressing debt financing gap faced by LMDs working tirelessly to bring energy access to remote and underserved consumers, the EDFF is driving positive change in the sector.
Applications are now open for PREO to support the implementation of Productive Uses of Renewable Energy (PURE) in sub-Saharan Africa. This open call will accept applications from enterprises seeking to pilot innovative. PURE business models in sub-Saharan Africa in sectors including (but not limited to) solar water pumping for irrigation, cold storage for food, agro processing of crops (e.g. milling, drying, oil press), food value chain processing activities, electric mobility for taxi drivers and fishing boats, and more. These can be start-ups at advanced concept stage or operational small and medium-sized enterprises