Clean captive installations for industrial clients in Sub-Sahara Africa - Phase II

Unreliable grids, high electricity costs and dependence on fossil fuels are hindering economic growth in Sub-Saharan Africa and exacerbating social inequalities. The project is promoting the introduction of renewable energy generation facilities throughout the region that allow companies to use the electricity they generate directly (clean captive installations, CCI). It transfers successful models from the previous project to the four partner countries and extends them to other states. The project also improves access to financing, expands the necessary infrastructure and promotes knowledge exchange between companies, decision-makers and local actors. These measures create an environment that enables sustainable energy supply. As a result, industry and small and medium-sized enterprises receive reliable, cost-effective energy and reduce their dependence on diesel.

Project data

Countries
Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa
IKI funding
4,000,000.00 €
Duration
02/2026 till 01/2030
Status
open
Implementing organisation
United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment)
Political Partner
  • African Union (AU)
  • Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) – South Africa
  • Energy Commission of Nigeria
  • Ministry of Energy and Green Transition - Ghana
  • Ministry of Energy and Petroleum, Directorate for Renewable Energy - Kenya
Implementing Partner
  • Frankfurt School of Finance & Management gGmbH

State of implementation/results

  • Project Overview:
    • CICSA supports commercial and industrial businesses in Sub-Saharan Africa in accessing reliable and affordable electricity through clean captive renewable energy solutions.
    • The programme helps overcome financing and pre-development barriers and mobilises private investment through scalable business models.
    • Phase II expands the programme across Sub-Saharan Africa and supports the goals of the Paris Agreement, Agenda 2030 and Agenda 2063.
  • Project Results:
    • The first Steering Committee meeting took place in 05/2026, confirming Phase II priorities and strengthening strategic oversight.
    • Phase II was officially launched at the Africa Energy Forum in Cape Town in 06/2026.
    • A high-level panel discussed key barriers such as access to finance, regulatory fragmentation and currency risks, as well as potential solutions.
    • Cooperation with the African Union and AFREC was strengthened, focusing on regional policy frameworks and capacity building.
    • Kenya and Ghana were selected as priority countries for policy support, with initial discussions already underway.
    • The CICSA Knowledge Hub and website were expanded to share lessons learned, case studies and tools.
    • Gender equality and youth employment were included as criteria in the Call for Proposals to promote an inclusive energy transition.

Latest Update:
09/2026

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