Energy.
Access to clean, affordable energy is one of the most urgent development challenges in Uganda and across sub-Saharan Africa. We work alongside renewable energy enterprises, solar, clean cooking, off-grid, to build the business and financial capacity they need to scale, attract investment, and reach underserved communities.
6 engagements in energy.
- 012025
Business Development Support, 7 Off-Grid Solar Companies, Liberia
Energising Development (EnDev) LiberiaStrengthening the strategic, operational, and financial foundations of seven off-grid solar enterprises in Liberia.
- 7 off-grid solar companies supported
- 4 BDS phases delivered: strategic planning, marketing, operations, business planning
- 6 of 7 companies completed strategic plans and OKR frameworks
- 022024
Investment Readiness Support, Inclusive Market for Energy Efficiency in Uganda (IMEU)
SNV Netherlands Development OrganisationBuilding the investment readiness of 20 renewable energy companies, with a focus on women-led enterprises.
- 20 renewable energy companies supported
- 2 women-led and women-owned businesses included
- Training in financial modelling, pitch deck preparation, and investor requirements
- 032023
Business Development Support 2.0, 12 Renewable Energy Companies
Energizing Development (EnDev) UgandaPreparing 12 clean energy SMEs for Result-Based Financing through targeted financial and operational support.
- 12 renewable energy companies supported
- 6 in clean cooking · 6 in solar
- 30% women-led or women-owned
- 042021
Business Development Support 1.0, 6 Solar SMEs
Energizing Development (EnDev) UgandaDelivering individualised BDS to six solar SMEs to build sustainability and investment readiness.
- 6 solar SMEs supported
- Gaps addressed: strategy, finance, marketing, operations, HR
- Investment readiness as end goal
- 052024
Consumer Financing Opportunities and Gaps Study, Energy Efficiency Technologies
Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU)A gender-focused demand-side study into financing gaps for energy efficiency technologies in Uganda.
- 30% women-led or women-owned enterprises engaged
- 70% women participation in Focus Group Discussions
- 50% women engagement in Key Informant Interviews
- 062023
E-Cooking Baseline Study, Electric Pressure Cooker Market in Uganda
GIZ · Energizing Development (EnDev) UgandaGenerating baseline market intelligence on e-cooking adoption, usage, and consumer willingness to pay across four Ugandan regions.
- 4 regions covered (North, Central, West, East)
- 20 households surveyed
- 30% women-led households in sample
Other practices.
Private Sector Development
Organisational strategy, capacity building, and market linkage support for SMEs and institutions.
Monitoring & Evaluation
Evidence generation, baseline studies, and results-chain analysis for development partners.
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We have supported over 45 renewable energy SMEs across Uganda and Liberia. Let's talk about what we can do for you.