Yellow Malawi, RDG Collective Get $3.25M for Off-Grid Solar Expansion
TLDR
- Yellow Malawi and RDG Collective secure $3.25 million debt funding from Acumen's H2R initiative to expand clean energy access in underserved African areas.
- Yellow Malawi to provide energy access to 182,000 people with $2 million funding, while RDG Collective aims to support solar installations for 66,000 individuals and 180 small businesses in Zambia.
- Acumen's H2R initiative, a $250 million fund, supports off-grid solar companies working to bring energy to unelectrified households in Africa.
Off-grid solar companies Yellow Malawi and Zambia’s RDG Collective have secured a combined $3.25 million in debt funding from Acumen’s Hardest-to-Reach (H2R) initiative to expand clean energy access in underserved areas of Africa.
Yellow Malawi, which distributes solar home systems and mobile phones to rural customers, received $2 million. It plans to provide energy access to 182,000 people, with the first $1 million tranche disbursed in US dollars and repaid in Malawian Kwacha, reducing foreign exchange risk.
Meanwhile RDG Collective, a renewable energy provider, secured $1.25 million to support solar home systems for 66,000 people and provide solar generators to 180 small businesses in Zambia. The H2R initiative is a $250 million Acumen fund supporting off-grid solar companies working to bring energy to unelectrified households.
Key Takeaways
The combined investment in Yellow Malawi and RDG Collective reflects a growing commitment to expanding energy access in underserved African regions. With innovative financing structures like multi-currency loans and impact-indexed loans, the investment will not only scale renewable energy solutions but also reduce foreign exchange risks and incentivize impact-driven milestones. This funding marks a significant step toward achieving universal energy access in Africa, empowering communities, and mitigating carbon emissions.
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