Deadline: January 31, 2025
Applications are now open for Powering Renewable Energy Opportunities (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.
PREO promotes the productive use of renewable energy (PURE) in sub-Saharan Africa and the Pacific Island Countries to stimulate local economic development and support global progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG7, SDG8 & SDG13). By bolstering investment and engagement in the PURE sector, PREO strives to realise the potential of PURE as a key driver in a just and inclusive global clean energy transition. The PREO programme supports collaborative partnerships that are designed to meet the specific needs of local communities.
Grant
- Up to 20 grants are available, for up to EUR 200,000 each (though applications up to EUR 300,000 will be considered).
Eligibility
- Open to applications for projects to be delivered in sub-Saharan Africa countries, excluding South Africa.
- Any legally registered and physically established business or non-profit organisation based in a sub-Saharan Africa country may apply.
- Projects should be 12-24 months in duration and must be completed by the end of June 2027.
- To be eligible, applicants must be piloting a new, or pivoting an existing, business model and be able to demonstrate the viability of a solution that focuses on the productive use of renewable energy, with the grants used to scale these business models and innovations.
Application
Download the application form (Excel file) where applicants will be asked to provide details of the project, including a project budget spreadsheet, and supporting documents. The Excel application form along with the Grant Application Guidance Note and FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) can be downloaded here:
These should all be read thoroughly before submitting an application.
Once all necessary fields in the application Excel are completed and relevant supporting documents collated, they should be uploaded via a Google form here. This form also requires completion of some information. A Google account will be necessary to access this.
For more information, visit PREO Open Call.
