Red Rocket South Africa
Venture Round in 2023
Red Rocket South Africa, established in 2011 and headquartered in Cape Town, specializes in the development, design, construction, operation, and ownership of utility-scale grid-connected renewable energy projects across Africa. The company focuses on wind, solar, hydro, and biomass power generation, with operations spanning multiple countries on the continent.
SolarX Africa
Convertible Note in 2022
SolarX is a renewable energy company based in Bamako, Mali, specializing in the design, supply, and installation of grid-connected solar photovoltaic systems for commercial and industrial clients in West Africa. Founded in 2020, the company offers a range of turnkey renewable solutions, including engineering, procurement, installation, commissioning, and financial leasing. Its product offerings encompass grid-connected photovoltaic systems that allow direct electricity use, PV-diesel hybrid systems that combine solar and diesel generators, solar pumping systems for water supply during daylight hours, and stand-alone PV systems equipped with batteries for independent energy use. By providing clean and efficient solar solutions, SolarX aims to facilitate the adoption of renewable energy and promote sustainable practices in the region.
SolarX Africa
Series B in 2022
SolarX is a renewable energy company based in Bamako, Mali, specializing in the design, supply, and installation of grid-connected solar photovoltaic systems for commercial and industrial clients in West Africa. Founded in 2020, the company offers a range of turnkey renewable solutions, including engineering, procurement, installation, commissioning, and financial leasing. Its product offerings encompass grid-connected photovoltaic systems that allow direct electricity use, PV-diesel hybrid systems that combine solar and diesel generators, solar pumping systems for water supply during daylight hours, and stand-alone PV systems equipped with batteries for independent energy use. By providing clean and efficient solar solutions, SolarX aims to facilitate the adoption of renewable energy and promote sustainable practices in the region.
JCM Power
Venture Round in 2018
JCM Power is a Canadian-based developer and operator of renewable energy projects. It focuses on utility-scale solar photovoltaic and wind projects as well as HVDC transmission lines, developing and operating assets in growth markets across Africa, Latin America, and South Asia. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Toronto, the company applies its Canadian development experience to international markets with rising demand for clean power, pursuing a diversified portfolio of renewable energy assets.
ContourGlobal
Debt Financing in 2017
ContourGlobal is an international power generation company headquartered in London, England, founded in 2005. The company develops, acquires, operates, and manages wholesale electric power generation assets, with a diverse portfolio that includes both thermal and renewable energy sources. ContourGlobal's renewable energy segment generates electricity from hydro, solar, wind, and biogas, totaling 1,808 MW, while its thermal energy segment, utilizing gas, coal, and oil, produces 2,509 MW. Overall, the company operates approximately 4,841 MW across 107 power plants in 18 countries and three continents, employing around 2,000 individuals. By focusing on long-term contracts and a variety of fuel types, ContourGlobal aims to create economic and social value in the communities it serves.