The French Development Agency (AFD) and the Environment and Energy Management Agency (Ademe) have recently launched a call for projects aimed at young Africans who are developing sustainable off-grid solutions to facilitate access to electricity in Africa. Through this programme, which is already in its second edition, some 10 project leaders will receive a budget of €1,600,000 to finance their activities.
Through this initiative, the two French organisations want to “financially support projects that facilitate access to renewable energy in Africa. ”Projects should “implement innovative technologies and/or organisations that generate sustainable economic activities by reducing the environmental footprint over the entire life cycle. ”Projects must focus on at least one of the following areas: electricity and sustainable forms of heat or cooling production.
Deadline for receipt of applications: Monday, 16 December 2019
Organization: French Development Agency (AFD) and the Environment and Energy Management Agency (Ademe)
More info: (in French)
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