A2E Fund

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Access to energy

A2E Fund

Thursday 10, November 2022
Access to energy
Access to energy
Our commitment to fighting electric exclusion in developing countries.

More than 655 million people still lack access to electricity, and around 2 billion rely on wood, charcoal, agricultural waste and coal for cooking and heating.

Access to clean, affordable and reliable energy is vital for social and economic development and for driving sustainable growth. Improving livelihoods in developing countries requires access to clean water, cooking facilities and healthcare. Sustainable energy also supports agriculture, trade and industry, creating prosperity, jobs and opportunities. At the same time, it helps address environmental degradation and tackle climate change.

As a leading electric utility, with a strong commitment to openness, sustainability and global engagement, we are committed to promoting Access to Energy (A2E) in developing countries, focusing on regions without access to the electricity grid and helping to break the cycle of poverty.

About the Energy Access Fund (A2E) Program:

In 2018, EDP launched the A2E Fund to support renewable energy projects that promote the environmental, social and economic development of communities with limited access to energy. The A2E Fund focuses on five key areas where energy plays a fundamental role: education, healthcare, water, community and business.

Over eight editions, EDP has received more than 1,300 applications and selected 65 projects in Angola, Brazil, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Kenya, Rwanda and Tanzania, based on criteria such as social impact, partnerships, sustainability, number of beneficiaries and potential for scaling.

8th Edition Projects

In 2026, the eighth edition was launched. Nine organisations, selected from 239 applications, will implement their projects throughout 2027 in the following countries: Brazil, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria and Kenya.

Learn more about the initiatives:

Optimal Greening Foundation

In Nigeria, solar energy can provide the Fagba community with safe, affordable drinking water.
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aQysta BV

In Malawi, smallholder farmers will benefit from solar energy support, from production through to market access.
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Liliane Fonds

In Kenya, solar energy will provide safer and more reliable healthcare at St. Mary’s Mission Hospital.
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IBO Foundation

In Mozambique, solar energy will strengthen the continuity of healthcare at Ibo District Hospital.
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Don Bosco Development Initiative

In Nigeria, a hybrid solar system will provide reliable energy and digital connectivity to St. Jude’s Science and Technical College.
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Sarara Foundation

In Kenya, two solar systems will strengthen the operations at Reteti Elephant Sanctuary and support the income of Samburu women.
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AVSI Foundation

In Kenya, a solar system and a community management model will strengthen services at Fatima Mission Hospital.
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The Leprosy Mission Nigeria

In Nigeria, six facilities will receive solar energy to provide healthcare, rehabilitation and education to children and young people with disabilities.
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CE Indigenous Municipal School Puranga Pisasu

In Brazil, a solar system will provide continuous energy to Puranga Pisasú School and support essential services in the Nova Esperança Indigenous community.
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7th Edition Projects

In 2025, the 7th edition was launched. 9 organizations from 219 submissions will be implementing their projects during 2025, in these countries: Brazil, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria.

Learn more about the initiatives:

ADPM - A2E Fund

In Mozambique, bringing solar energy, clean water, and digital connectivity to the Monapo Health Centre to improve the quality and reach of healthcare services.
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Aga Khan Health Services - A2E Fund

In Tanzania and Kenya, installation of solar panels to generate electricity for health facilities
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Direct Relief - A2E Fund

In Malawi, expanding solar power to secure reliable energy for maternity and neonatal care
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GFM Renewables Foundation - A2E Fund

In Kenya, powering St. John of God Hospital with solar energy to strengthen healthcare delivery and community resilience.
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Instituto de Sustentabilidade e Eficiência Energética Puxirum - A2E Fund

In Brazil, bringing solar-powered water systems to the Agrovila and Julião communities to ensure continuous access to clean water and energy in the heart of the Amazon.
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PV Tech - A2E Fund

In Kenya, bringing solar energy to Chulaimbo Hospital to ensure safe and reliable healthcare services.
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Retech Foundation - A2E Fund

In Nigeria, promoting access to electricity and water and & ICT training to disadvantaged secondary schools.
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Save The Slum Initiative - A2E Fund

In Nigeria, bringing solar energy and sustainable access to clean water to rural communities in Akwa Ibom.
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Sopowerful - A2E Fund

In Malawi, solar-powered electricity supply to enable better healthcare
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6th Edition Projects

In 2024, the 6th edition was launched. 9 organizations from 195 submissions will be implementing their projects during 2025, in these countries: Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda.

Learn more about the initiatives:

SAO Energy Services Africa Limited - A2E Fund

In Nigeria, deploy clean and reliable power solutions on a “Energy-as-a-Service” model for rural healthcare centres, shops and households.
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We Care Solar - A2E Fund (4th edition)

In Nigeria, clean energy solutions for energy-deficient maternal health care facilities, providing the power to save lives.
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Mesh Power Ltd - A2E Fund

In Rwanda, electrify thirty second-generation health posts and trial three new electric trike ambulances.
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GivePower Foundation - A2E Fund

In Kenya, address the critical problem of water scarcity and quality by leveraging solar-powered water desalination technology.
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MIVA - A2E Fund

In Nigeria, empowering health and education for children with disabilities 
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Edukans Foundation Malawi - A2E Fund

In Malawi, combine solar energy technology and innovative pedagogy to improve climate awareness, learning outcomes, and sustainable growth.  
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E35 Foundation for International Projects - A2E Fund

In Mozambique, install solar renewable energy systems in two outlying neighbourhoods of the city of Pemba. 
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Riley Orton Foundation - A2E Fund

In Kenya, install a solar power system to power a Vocational Training Center, enhancing students' learning experiences and engagement. 
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Apoiar – Portuguese Association for Support to Africa - A2E Fund

In Mozambique, expand access to renewable energy in school facilities. 
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5th Edition Projects

In 2023, the 5th edition was launched. 10 organizations from 192 submissions will be implementing their projects during 2024, in these countries: Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Kenya, and Rwanda.

Learn more about the initiatives:

SFH Rwanda - A2E Fund

In Rwanda, OffGridBoxes for electrification of 8 off-grid healthcare facilities.
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Husk - A2E Fund

In Nigeria, electrify 4 rural healthcare centres and provide basic medical equipment. 
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OffgridSun - A2E Fund

In Kenya, expansion of a 100% solar energy-powered water pumping, treating, and supplying system.
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Centrum Narovinu - A2E Fund

In Kenya, a solar powered system to supply a tilapia hatchery system.
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CEESOLAR Energy - A2E Fund

In Nigeria, solar powered threshing units for rice farmers cooperatives.
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Sustainable Villages Foundation - A2E Fund

In Rwanda, solar for cold storage, nursery school, and households.
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IBO Foundation - A2E Fund

In Mozambique, solar energy for two non-formal educational centres.
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Retech Foundation - A2E Fund

In Nigeria, promoting access to electricity and water and & ICT training to disadvantaged secondary schools.
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Sopowerful - A2E Fund

In Malawi, solar-powered electricity supply to enable better healthcare
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PAMAfrica - A2E Fund

In Nigeria, Net Zero Villages (NZV) offers a holistic "energy-nexus" solution for the communities.
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4th Edition Projects

In 2022, the 4th edition was launched, doubling its budget available for funding. 9 organizations from 158 submissions will be implementing their projects during 2023, in these countries: Angola, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda.

Learn more about the initiatives:

We Care Solar - A2E Fund (6th edition)

In Nigeria, providing high-quality solar equipment to health facilities in need.
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Reeddi Technologies Limited - A2E Fund

In Nigeria, providing clean, reliable and affordable electricity to over 400 families in poor communities in Ibafo, Ogun State.
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Konexa - A2E Fund

In Nigeria, energize 5 primary healthcare centres and 375 households in agrarian communities through an energy-as-a-service business model.
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Fundación Energía Sin Fronteras - A2E Fund

In Mozambique, provide the agricultural area managed by the NGO Casa do Gaiato with an affordable, reliable and sustainable supply of electricity.
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Optimal Greening Foundation - A2E Fund

In Nigeria, deliver environmental sustainability services to a marginalized island community (AGALA) in Lagos.
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Associação Educafrica - A2E Fund

In Mozambique, supply solar energy to a new school and teachers' house on the island of Mbenguelene and also improve the connection to the island through electric mobility solutions.
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Fundação Cuerama - A2E Fund

In Angola, supplying a green and sustainable energy to the new and current facilities in Cuerama Village, in the interior of Cuanza Sul Province.
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aQysta Malawi - A2E Fund

In Malawi, increasing smallholder farmers' income through solar-powered processing technologies implemented in a profit-sharing service model.
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ADPP Moçambique - A2E Fund

In Mozambique, promote access to renewable energy for small-scale fishing communities to develop the fish value chain in the district of Magoè.
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3rd Edition Projects

In the 3rd edition (2020/2021), 7 organizations from 115 applications are currently developing their projects in Angola, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda.

Learn more about the initiatives:

OffGridBox - A2E Fund

In Rwanda, bringing clean energy sources to refugee camps.
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Koolboks - A2E Fund

In Nigeria, a sustainable model to finance off-grid solar refrigerators to female fish traders.
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ColdHubs - A2E Fund

In Nigeria, preventing food deterioration and increasing income with refrigerating chambers.
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Luwire - A2E Fund

In Mozambique, improving quality of life, education, and food security for the Manhuri community in Niassa, through provision of basic infrastructure benefitting from sustainable solar power.
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Viva con Agua - A2E Fund

In Mozambique, giving access to clean water in Matatuine through sustainable water supply.
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ADPP Angola - A2E Fund

In Angola, providing sustainable and eco-friendly energy to schools.
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DAPP Malawi - A2E Fund

In Malawi, creating job opportunities for vulnerable young people.
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2nd Edition Projects

In the 2nd edition (2019/2020), 160 applications were submitted. 7 organizations saw their projects approved, in Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Tanzania.

Learn more about the initiatives:

Salesians of Don Bosco - A2E Fund

In Nigeria, improvement of lives of poor, vulnerable youths, women & girls by providing access to solar energy to enhance economic development.
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Centre Narovinu Kenya - A2E Fund

In Kenya, implement a solar energy system in a centre that cares for orphans, vulnerable children and poor families.
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DADREG - A2E Fund

In Kenya, ensuring young people get the right skills for the job.
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Aga Khan Health Services - A2E Fund

In Tanzania and Kenya, installation of solar panels to generate electricity for health facilities
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UNICEF - A2E Fund

In Malawi, improving access to drinking water in schools to reduce diseases.
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aQysta BV - A2E Fund

In Malawi, installing innovative irrigation technology.
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VIDA - A2E Fund

In Mozambique, Improve the quality of life in the Matutuine District, through food security, reforestation and income generation.
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1st Edition Projects

In the first edition, launched in October 2018, the program received 108 applications for projects in Malawi, Mozambique, Kenya and Tanzania, five of which were selected for implementation.

Learn more about the initiatives:

Co-operative Bank Foundation - A2E Fund

In Kenya, an opportunity to learn how to apply new agricultural techniques.
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Girl MOVE - A2E Fund

In Mozambique, investing in girls' education and leadership training.
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UN-Habitat - A2E Fund

In Mozambique, providing rural communities access to clean energy sources.
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Fundación Energía Sin Fronteras - A2E Fund

In Mozambique, provide the agricultural area managed by the NGO Casa do Gaiato with an affordable, reliable and sustainable supply of electricity.
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SAVIC/OKAPI - A2E Fund

In Kenya, bringing sustainable renewable energy and environmental solutions to a refugee camp.
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Main Classifications
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Impact Results

2,931 kWp
Installed power
65

Projects

933K
Direct beneficiaries
+9,5M

Indirect beneficiaries

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