Foundational Research
TEA improves the availability and quality of public goods data and information by funding the development and publication of critical market data, reports and insights to support governments, non-governmental organisations and companies in their efforts to develop an inclusive clean energy sector.
Training
TEA builds the skills and capabilities needed to accelerate the clean energy transition in developing countries, with a particular focus on young Africans. It supports the development and implementation of localised master’s programmes, and provides scholarships, graduate job placements, and in-work training opportunities designed to develop, foster, and retain the expertise required for the energy transition; while striving to increase the representation of women and under-represented minorities in the sector.
Supported projects
IMPACT STORIES HIGHLIGHTS
Powering up the leading lights in Kenya’s renewables market
It was one of those experiences that I will never forget!” says Moses, the General Manager for East Africa at off-grid solar system provider SUNami Solar.
Bringing power to people, one charge at a time
After developing a battery rental service that replaces fossil fuel with solar-generated power, MOPO received TEA support to validate its technology, and enter new markets. MOPO has now passed 28 million battery rentals across sub-Saharan Africa and raised more than £21 million in further investment.
Reducing post-harvest losses for smallholder farmers through accessible cold storage
Solar-powered cold storage supports resilient food systems and limits post-harvest crop losses. With TEA funding, SokoFresh piloted a business model to bring these technologies straight to Kenya’s rural and often off-grid smallholder farmers, reducing spoilage to just 2%.
Amplifying women’s voices through research to improve clean energy access solutions
Surveys and data collection across the TEA platform incorporate the perspectives of women who participate in, and benefit from, energy access initiatives and products.
The catalytic impact of grant funding to stimulate wider investment
Securing sufficient finance for energy access projects in Africa has been a real challenge, but TEA partners are demonstrating how grant funding, coupled with commercialisation and incubation support can be a catalyst to stimulate wider investment.
Maxing out mini-grids – more power to more people, for less
Mini-grids are anything but small-scale in the energy market – and their popularity looks set to surge. The TEA programme is helping unlock their powerful potential for customers and investors alike.
Local women leading the way on clean energy innovation
Reduction in managed teams’ turnover, improved personnel performance, pay rises and promotions are just some of the benefits reported by the 85 clean energy companies whose middle management received training through the OGTi.
