Powering East Africa's Economic Growth
East Africa's energy sector is transforming rapidly with massive investments in renewable energy, oil & gas exploration, and grid infrastructure. Energy demand is growing 8-10% annually, creating substantial opportunities for developers, investors, and technology providers in both traditional and renewable energy sectors.
Key Growth Drivers
Energy demand growing 8-10% annually across the region
$50B+ investment pipeline in renewable energy
Oil & gas discoveries in Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania
Regional power pool integration initiatives
Current Investment & Partnership Opportunities
Active opportunities ready for investment, partnership, or collaboration
40MW Solar Farm - Kenya
Ground-mounted solar PV with 20-year PPA
Geothermal Development
100MW geothermal power plant development
Oil Pipeline Infrastructure
1,443km crude oil pipeline - service provider opportunities
Mini-Grid Program
50+ mini-grids for rural electrification
Wind Farm Development
50MW wind power project with grid connection approved
Utility-Scale Battery Storage
100MWh energy storage systems for grid stabilization
Industry Trends & Insights
Key trends shaping the industry landscape
Renewable Energy Boom
Solar and wind capacity expected to triple by 2030
Off-Grid Solutions
Mini-grids and solar home systems reaching 10M+ households
Regional Power Trade
East African Power Pool facilitating cross-border electricity trade
Green Financing
$5B+ in climate finance available for renewable energy projects
Regional Market Breakdown
Market size and opportunities across East Africa
Kenya
- •Geothermal development (GDC pipeline)
- •Solar farms (300+ days sunshine)
- •Wind power (Lake Turkana region)
Uganda
- •Oil & gas infrastructure (Albertine region)
- •Hydro power expansion
- •Mini-grids for rural areas
Rwanda
- •Peat-to-power projects
- •Solar mini-grids
- •Regional interconnection
Burundi
- •Hydro rehabilitation
- •Solar electrification
- •Cross-border power import
Our Track Record in This Industry
Proven success facilitating deals and partnerships
Why Partner With Us in Energy & Utilities
Our competitive advantages in facilitating opportunities
Energy Expertise
20+ energy projects across renewables and traditional energy
Regulatory Navigation
Established relationships with energy regulators in all 4 countries
Financing Connections
$75M+ in project financing secured for clients
Full Lifecycle Support
From feasibility to commissioning and beyond
Market Entry Guide
What you need to know before entering this industry
Minimum Investment
$2M for mini-grids, $20M+ for utility-scale projects
Typical Timeline
12-24 months for renewables, 36+ months for oil & gas
Required Licenses
- •Energy generation license
- •Environmental approval
- •Grid connection permit
Local Partnership
Required for projects over 20MW