Africa-EU Renewable Energy Cooperation Programme (RECP) A European Platform for Private Sector Investments in Africa s RE Markets Alexander Huppertz
What is the RECP? The RECP is a African-European platform for promoting renewable energy market development and investment in Africa Funded by the European Commission, the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, and Finland 2
Key Business Models for RE in Africa Large / Meso- scale on-grid (IPP) Key regulations: PPA (FiT/Tender) Off-Grid (Mini-Grids) Key regulations: Licences, Tariffs, Grid-connection standards Commercial & Industrial (Captive) Key regulations: Net-Metering Off-Grid (Standalone Systems) Key regulations: Standards, Import Tax / Duties 3
How can the RECP Provide Support? Access to Market Information Web-based market briefings introducing the political and economic situation, the electricity sector, and the RE potential Market Studies with how-to -information, providing an in-depth analysis of a certain market segment (e.g. Captive-Power/Self- Consumption in Nigeria) Project scouting: through in-country partners, and consultants Information events: workshops that introduce certain markets presentations or panels; organized through partners 4
How can the RECP Provide Support? Access to Potential Business Partners and Project Opportunities RECP matchmaking events help you identify your next project/partner: Meet technology suppliers, project developers, service providers from Europe Meet potential clients and business partners from African markets Meet potential financiers More than 25 events implemented in both Africa and Europe since 01/2016 Events are organized standalone or attached to other events, through partners (African and European industry associations) with structured match-making sessions 5
Private Sector Mobilisation Results 25 events organised with 2,500 participants and 3,900 B2B meetings >30% report follow-up Collaboration >40% use further RECP Support 4 trade missions organised with 186 participating companies ~105,000 unique visiors on website; currently >1,000 visitors per week 11 partnerships with industry associations» Improved availability of market information» Enhanced linkages between market actors» Empowered industry associations 6
How can the RECP Provide Support? Information on Financing Opportunities RECP s finance database helps you identify sources of funding: Information on more than 50 individual sources of funding; currently gathering data on funds Initial risk-mitigation instruments included, to be expanded Inclusion of local banks is planned 12,250 unique visitors since 01/2016 7
How can the RECP Provide Support? Advisory to Project Developers: the Finance Catalyst Advisory support to project developers on project development, structuring and access to finance ( bankability TA ) Cooperation ( two-way-street ) with financing instruments: feeding into as well as upstream referral A team of highly experienced professionals Standardized and fair access procedure through an intake on the RECP website Time budget of up to 100 hours per project (deviations possible) 8
Solar PV Wte Biogas Solar Home Systems Hydro WtE Biomass Biocropscombustion Initial Results Access to Finance II Finance Catalyst is supporting Projects in accessing Finance 35 Projects currently supported IPP 19 19 Mini-Grid Provider 6 182 applications 35 selected Captive Power Distributor of Energy Systems 4 3 Financial Intermediary End-user Financing 2 1 5 5 3 2 1 with a total projected installed capacity of 351 MW with a total projected investment volume of EUR 1,034 Mio. Clear need in the market for this type of early-stage project preparation support! 9
Pipeline Development Results 4 in-country trainings for developers with >60 project developers trained 240 applications for support received and 35 projects currently receiving support 164 MW projected installed capacity 540m EUR projected investment volume 2.5m projected end-users with Improved access to energy 636,000 tco 2 e annual GHG emission reductions» Improved bankability of projects» Projects are linked with financing and other support» Strengthened project developers 10
How can the Services and Products be accessed? Countries, Partners and Access The RECP operates in depth in six African countries (Nigeria, Rwanda, Uganda, Senegal, Zambia, and Mozambique) We cooperate with and implement through a network of partners, both in-country as well as global or European industry associations Information and support services are accessible through www.africa-eu-renewables.org 11
Thank you for your attention! Suggestions & Feedback always welcome! www.africa-eu-renewables.org Contact: Alexander Huppertz, alexander.huppertz@euei-pdf.org