PREO is a demand-led productive use of renewable energy (PURE) programme improving the livelihoods of communities in sub-Saharan Africa and Pacific Island Countries through partnerships, knowledge sharing and innovation.
PREO SUPPORT
Funded Projects
Funding for innovative, off-grid PURE business models in sub-Saharan Africa that support economic prosperity and job creation in local value chains.
Technical Assistance
Tailored assistance to enterprises and organisations seeking to improve their viability, productivity and community impact using our pool of highly-trained experts.
Knowledge Hub
A repository of information for actors across the PURE value chain to break down investment barriers and disseminate best practice learnings.
FUNDED PROJECTS
Zuhura Solutions
Zuhura Solutions has developed the Halisi Trolley, a solar‑powered, charcoal‑free food vending cart designed for informal street vendors in Kenya,
Synnefa Green Limited
Synnefa is scaling its Smart Solar Dryer – an IoT‑enabled, renewable energy drying system that delivers consistent, hygienic, and high‑quality
SolarWorks! Energy Limited
SolarWorks! Energy (SWE) provide a range of PURE systems for the fish and agricultural value chains. With support from PREO,
Stima Mobility Limited
Stima is drawing on its extensive experience working with Chinese battery suppliers and motorcycle manufacturers to develop a standardised battery
Spunvertek Limited
Spunvertek delivers smart, IoT-enabled solar irrigation systems to smallholder farmers in Nigeria, replacing costly diesel pumps with clean, data-driven solutions
S&Y Electrical Material
S&Y are establishing a local electric three-wheeler assembly plant in Mekelle to address the supply gap created by Ethiopia’s ban
Kijani Testing Limited
With PREO support, Kijani Testing Limited proposes to establish a solar water pump (SWP) testing facility in Kenya – the
Irri Hub Ke
Irri Hub Ke is piloting a farming‑as‑a‑service (FaaS) model that enables smallholder farmers to lease solar water pumps without the
Feion Green Ventures Ltd
Feion Green Ventures’ flagship Electric Pressure Cooker (EPC) ‘Jiko-Kul’ operates on solar and grid power offering a cleaner, faster and
Agsol Kenya
Agsol’s MicroMill is a solar-compatible, PAYGo-enabled grain mill designed for off-grid communities. With support from PREO, Agsol are pairing the
Samaking
Samaking connects real‑time market demand to the fish value chain through an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system that enables just‑in‑time
Green Eden Farms
Green Eden Farms specialises in IOT-enabled farming solutions to reduce post-harvest loss in Nigeria. The PREO grant will enable Green
Archipelago
Archipelago, is implementing a scalable fish trading model across Solomon Islands Pacific Island Countries by partnering with local entrepreneurs under
SDG Changemakers
SDG Changemakers is testing the viability of using solar-powered processing units in the coconut value chain in Fiji, while developing
Blackfrog Technologies, in partnership with SB Max Institute of Healthcare Management and PATH
In regions like Fiji, where reliable electricity is scarce, maintaining the cold chain for critical medical supplies remains a major
Bluemont
Bluemont Pty Ltd is enhancing sustainable water access in remote Pacific Island communities by deploying innovative, solar-powered desalination systems. With support
Motu Juice
Motu Juice, based in Tonga, is piloting off-grid, solar-and biomass-powered mini-factories to produce over 250,000 litres of coconut milk annually.
Sunshine Pacific
Sunshine Pacific is advancing sustainable farming by installing a solar energy system at a 16-acre commercial agri-site, including an 8-acre
PNG Women in Agriculture Development Foundation
PNG Women in Agriculture Development Foundation, in partnership with Black Stump Technologies, is piloting the Erap Mama’s Market Depot –
Inter Ethiopia Solutions (IES)
Inter Ethiopia Solutions PLC (IES) is an Ethiopia-based enterprise specialising in e-waste management and the refurbishment of solar home systems
Farm Warehouse
Farm Warehouse began as a distributor of agro-processing equipment to farmers and small businesses connected to mini-grids. After selling 75
Strathmore University
Strathmore University, located in Nairobi, Kenya, is a chartered institution known for its commitment to quality education and research. The
AG Energies
AG Energies is a pioneering company in Tanzania, dedicated to advancing sustainable transportation solutions. Specialising in battery swapping services for electric
Jokosun Energies
JOKOSUN ENERGIES retrofits boat engines with electric motors, aiming to cut expenses, enhance safety, and contribute to global sustainability. The
Mazi
Mazi, an e-mobility company established in Kenya, provides electric motorcycles and charging infrastructure to address the pressing issues of environmental
ICE Solar
ICE Solar Commercial Power Ltd is a Nigerian climate technology company aiming to transform energy access for micro MSMEs through
SLS Energy (One Acre Fund)
SLS Energy operates a “Battery-as-a-Service” model in Rwanda for industrial customers such as telecom towers. Its primary focus is on
Hinckley E-Waste
Hinckley, an e-waste recycling company established in Nigeria, has developed a semi-industrialised recycling facility capable of processing an impressive 10,000
Chaji
Chaji, an electric vehicle charging company, is targeting the e-mobility sector in Kenya’s major urban centers. The company sells Electric
Drop Access
Drop Access, established in 2021, is a Kenya-based manufacturer of ‘VacciBox’, an innovative vaccine preservation and cooling solution designed for
