Africa’s increasing energy demand has given rise to the need for effective, efficient sustainable energy solutions to contribute towards reducing adverse environmental impacts whilst moderating on the growth of energy demand. Research has established a clear link between economic development and the soaring energy demand on the African Continent. Economic and financial hurdles have been cited as the main barrier to establishing sustainable renewable energy infrastructure by both governments and the private sector on the continent.

Global Africa Energy offers end to end alternative energy solutions geared towards the promotion and extensive use of renewable energy applications and technologies as an alternative in order to supplement the growing global challenge. We believe that renewable energy companies are a catalyst in job creation and a welcome drive to foreign direct investment activity globally.

CROSS BORDER EXPERTISE

Cross-border and cross-sector cooperation is the way forward regarding alternative and renewable energy solutions. The Global Africa Energy team focuses heavily on lobbying decision makers thus improving the rate at which success occurs.

Both Swedish and South African teams have been involved in several alternative energy projects and transactions. This includes the Formulation and implementation of Alternative Energy Solutions for Governments, Industrial, Commercial and Residential clients. From off-grid application to grid-tied systems, we design and install effective and sustainable energy systems.

OUR PROFFESIONAL SERVICES

Our professional services are aimed at providing a wide range of engineering expertise and aid from energy auditing and monitoring, through fuel purchasing, risk assessment and energy surveys and investigations, to full system design, specification, on-site supervision product provision and financial solutions which can be tailored to meet the individual needs of our Clients.

Similarly, we have adapted our services to address the growing legislation associated with environmental protection.

Our industry specialists include affiliations to Nordic Universities and research institutions allow for unrivaled standards in line with European and Global custom.

CROSS BORDER STRATEGIC RELATIONSHIPS

• Danish Industry Bodies: FLSmidth
• Swedish Industry Bodies: ABB, FAGERDALA EPS SYSTEM, ATEMP
• Swedish National Government: SWEDAK
• Swedish Development Finance Institutions: NIB
• Swedish Unions: IFMETALL
• Swedish Academic Institutions: KTH, UPPSALA UNIVERSITY, CHALMERS
• South African Industry Bodies: AIDC, SAWEN
• South African National Government: National Treasury
• South African Provincial Government: Department of Economic Development Gauteng, Department of Economic Development KZN, Department of Economic Development Free State
• South African Local Government: Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, Metsimaholo Local Municipality
• South African Developmental Finance Institutions: IDC, NEF, Masisizane Womens Fund, DBSA
• South African Unions: National Union of Mine workers
• NUMSA: National Union of Metal Workers of South Africa
• South African NGO: USAID
• Saibl ESKOM: Registered ESCO

ACCESS TO PROJECTS IN AFRICA

Due to our physical presence in both Sweden and South Africa, we have access to the projects that require alternative energy solutions on the entire African continent. Our geographic location has positioned us with improved proximity to projects for the management and monitoring of execution of Renewable Energy Solutions. Access to government and non-government entities.

PROJECT FOCUS

Reducing our energy footprint, maximising energy efficiency in the long term and the support sustainable energy production are core to the methodology and approach when choosing a project.

We focus on providing the following financially viable energy solutions and services:

• Solar Water Heating
• Energy Security (UPS)
• Solar Energy Systems
• Wind Energy Systems
• Hydro Energy Systems
• Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV)
• Carbon Footprint Management
• Carbon Credits and Funding
• Off-grid Renewable Energy systems
• On-grid Renewable Energy systems

EXECUTION OF PROJECTS IN AFRICA

There is a rapidly growing pipeline of renewable energy projects in Africa. However, foreign investors are hesitant to commit financial and non financial resources to projects of this nature mainly due to the lack of transparency and unreliable nature of management and governance procedures within the African context. Global Africa Energy eliminates this risk by providing clients meeting funding, management, governance and operational solutions to potential funders and target projects.

FUNDING SOLUTIONS

Through our existing relationships with funding institutions and access to Alternative energy projects we offer the financial and governance support to make projects accountable.

The financial services offering has been designed to address the finance related challenges relating to the achievement of the various client objectives. Our approach, balances risk against reward as is embodied within a framework of sound commercial fundamentals. It is this investment methodology that enables our team to support sound client priorities.

We provide the full spectrum of financial services across the life cycle of renewable energy initiatives in collaboration with strategic partners with customized teams to meet specific transaction needs.

Through our strong financial services offering we are able to effectively structure the funding requirements of the projects for execution.

PROVISION OF PRODUCTS AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

Our technical partners ensure that comprehensive analysis, solutions and product provision where necessary is our core focus. Products include: Batteries, Battery Monitoring Systems, Inverters, Solar Photovoltaic Panels, Building Integrated Photovoltaics, Solar hot water heaters, Wind Turbines and Solar Street Lights.

TRACK RECORD

• Installation of wind power generators
• Installation of SWH on individual houses
• Installation of off-grid solar power for holiday homes
• Energy efficiency advisory
• Energy efficiency advisory
• Energy efficiency advisory