Norfund

Norfund, established in 1997, is a Norwegian government organization based in Oslo. It is an economic development agency that provides equity, risk capital, and loans to businesses in selected countries and sectors where access to capital is scarce. Its primary focus is Sub-Saharan Africa, with additional investments in South East Asia and Central America. Norfund aims to contribute to poverty reduction and economic development in these regions by supporting sustainable businesses through strategic minority investments.

Anders Blom

Investment Manager, Clean Energy

Fay Chetnakarnkul

Regional Director - Asia

Carlos Escobar

Senior Investment Manager, Financial Institutions

Naana Fynn

Regional Director - West Africa

Pal Helgesen

Investment Director

Panuvatvanich, Athivadee

Investment Associate

Ellen Rasmussen

Executive Vice President, Green Infrastructure and Scalable Enterprises

Kjell Roland

Managing Director and CEO

Lisa Thomsen

Senior Investment Manager, Clean Energy

Tellef Thorleifsson

CEO

Kristoffer Valvik

Investment Manager

Donald Kariuki

Investment Manager

Past deals in Solar Energy

CrossBoundary

Private Equity Round in 2025
CrossBoundary is a New York-based investment advisory firm established in 2011, specializing in frontier markets. It offers services such as capital raising, strategic advisory, due diligence, and market assessment to a diverse range of clients, including governments, development finance institutions, and private equity firms. In 2014, the firm founded CrossBoundary Energy, an investment firm based in Nairobi, Kenya, focusing on infrastructure investments, particularly solar power for African businesses. CrossBoundary Energy provides financing for distributed solar projects ranging from 100kW to 10MW, aiming to facilitate the transition from diesel to renewable energy generation.

Xurya

Venture Round in 2024
Xurya is a renewable energy platform that facilitates the transition to solar energy for commercial and industrial rooftop owners while providing investors with stable investment opportunities in rooftop solar projects. The platform offers a comprehensive suite of services, including renewable energy advisory, financing options, tailored solutions, and installation and maintenance support. By connecting rooftop owners with investors, Xurya helps to ensure a seamless experience and peace of mind for both parties, ultimately contributing to a greener and more sustainable future.

Candi

Series C in 2024
Candi is a solar company that specializes in small-scale commercial and industrial rooftop solar battery solutions. It offers installation and operational services to help clients harness solar energy effectively. By providing solar and storage services at competitive prices, Candi enables businesses and individuals to reduce their energy costs while simultaneously lowering their carbon footprint. The company's focus on delivering long-term value and liquidity supports a sustainable energy transition for its clients.

SAEL

Venture Round in 2024
SAEL is a green energy company based in New Delhi, India, dedicated to advancing sustainable development through renewable energy solutions. The company focuses on innovative projects in solar energy and waste-to-energy generation, aiming to reduce carbon footprints and enhance energy independence. By developing and managing sustainable infrastructure, SAEL provides comprehensive services that encompass design, construction, operation, and maintenance of renewable energy systems. Their mission is to facilitate the transition to a low-carbon economy while contributing to the economic and social development of communities globally. Through the use of cutting-edge technology, SAEL strives to deliver reliable and eco-friendly energy solutions to businesses and communities, promoting a sustainable future.

Pele Green Energy

Debt Financing in 2023
Pele Green Energy is a South African company specializing in renewable energy power projects. As an Independent Power Producer, it develops, owns, procures, builds, and operates both small-scale embedded generation and large utility-scale power plants. The company is a leading participant in the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement (REIPPP) program in South Africa, focusing on projects that generate electricity from renewable sources to serve the African market.

Fourth Partner Energy

Private Equity Round in 2023
Fourth Partner Energy is a Hyderabad-based company that offers turnkey rooftop solar energy solutions in India. Established in 2010, the company specializes in manufacturing solar energy applications, including solar lanterns, home lighting systems, solar street lights, and photovoltaic panels. Fourth Partner Energy aims to build, develop, and manage a significant portfolio of decentralized solar power assets. The company is dedicated to promoting sustainable energy solutions by providing high-quality products and services at competitive prices. In addition to its manufacturing capabilities, Fourth Partner Energy also offers financial structuring, design, turnkey execution, and panel cleaning services, enhancing power generation and maintenance for its customers. The company is recognized as an empanelled Channel Partner by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy and holds ISO 9001:2008 certification, further solidifying its commitment to quality and sustainability.

Sun King

Debt Financing in 2023
Sun King is a solar energy company that specializes in providing off-grid power solutions across Africa and Asia. It designs, manufactures, and distributes solar home systems, inverter systems, and portable lanterns, targeting communities with limited access to reliable electricity. Sun King offers pay-as-you-go financing options, enabling customers to acquire these products through small, affordable installments over time. The company collaborates with international distribution partners to expand its reach within the off-grid market.

Erco Energía

Series B in 2023
Erco Energía S.A.S is a Colombian company that specializes in the development and operation of renewable energy generation projects. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Medellín, with additional offices in Cali and Bogotá, the company focuses on designing and installing solar photovoltaic systems, electric vehicle infrastructure, and electric energy storage solutions. Through its initiatives, Erco Energía aims to contribute to the advancement of sustainable energy in the region.

SAEL

Venture Round in 2023
SAEL is a green energy company based in New Delhi, India, dedicated to advancing sustainable development through renewable energy solutions. The company focuses on innovative projects in solar energy and waste-to-energy generation, aiming to reduce carbon footprints and enhance energy independence. By developing and managing sustainable infrastructure, SAEL provides comprehensive services that encompass design, construction, operation, and maintenance of renewable energy systems. Their mission is to facilitate the transition to a low-carbon economy while contributing to the economic and social development of communities globally. Through the use of cutting-edge technology, SAEL strives to deliver reliable and eco-friendly energy solutions to businesses and communities, promoting a sustainable future.

CrossBoundary

Private Equity Round in 2022
CrossBoundary is a New York-based investment advisory firm established in 2011, specializing in frontier markets. It offers services such as capital raising, strategic advisory, due diligence, and market assessment to a diverse range of clients, including governments, development finance institutions, and private equity firms. In 2014, the firm founded CrossBoundary Energy, an investment firm based in Nairobi, Kenya, focusing on infrastructure investments, particularly solar power for African businesses. CrossBoundary Energy provides financing for distributed solar projects ranging from 100kW to 10MW, aiming to facilitate the transition from diesel to renewable energy generation.

Sun King

Debt Financing in 2021
Sun King is a solar energy company that specializes in providing off-grid power solutions across Africa and Asia. It designs, manufactures, and distributes solar home systems, inverter systems, and portable lanterns, targeting communities with limited access to reliable electricity. Sun King offers pay-as-you-go financing options, enabling customers to acquire these products through small, affordable installments over time. The company collaborates with international distribution partners to expand its reach within the off-grid market.

d.light

Venture Round in 2021
D.light is a developer of solar home lighting and power products aimed at making clean energy accessible and affordable for rural and semi-urban populations. The company's offerings include a range of solar-powered devices such as lights, radios, televisions, fans, and other home appliances, all of which are part of rechargeable solar kits. These products are designed to improve health, increase productivity, and enhance the overall quality of life for users by providing reliable and sustainable energy solutions.

Baobab+

Funding Round in 2021
Baobab+ is a social business focused on enhancing access to energy and digital technology for underserved communities. The company provides a range of innovative products, including solar kits, smartphones, and cookstoves, all available through financing solutions tailored to the needs of local populations. By enabling access to these resources, Baobab+ helps improve living standards, fosters income generation, and promotes greater participation in the digital economy.

Fourth Partner Energy

Private Equity Round in 2021
Fourth Partner Energy is a Hyderabad-based company that offers turnkey rooftop solar energy solutions in India. Established in 2010, the company specializes in manufacturing solar energy applications, including solar lanterns, home lighting systems, solar street lights, and photovoltaic panels. Fourth Partner Energy aims to build, develop, and manage a significant portfolio of decentralized solar power assets. The company is dedicated to promoting sustainable energy solutions by providing high-quality products and services at competitive prices. In addition to its manufacturing capabilities, Fourth Partner Energy also offers financial structuring, design, turnkey execution, and panel cleaning services, enhancing power generation and maintenance for its customers. The company is recognized as an empanelled Channel Partner by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy and holds ISO 9001:2008 certification, further solidifying its commitment to quality and sustainability.

Escotel

Series A in 2020
Escotel is an energy services company currently focused on Sub-Saharan Africa countries. Escotel provides energy services to mobile tower owners and operators, owning and operating decentralized renewable energy infrastructure across Africa

Sun King

Private Equity Round in 2020
Sun King is a solar energy company that specializes in providing off-grid power solutions across Africa and Asia. It designs, manufactures, and distributes solar home systems, inverter systems, and portable lanterns, targeting communities with limited access to reliable electricity. Sun King offers pay-as-you-go financing options, enabling customers to acquire these products through small, affordable installments over time. The company collaborates with international distribution partners to expand its reach within the off-grid market.

d.light

Series E in 2018
D.light is a developer of solar home lighting and power products aimed at making clean energy accessible and affordable for rural and semi-urban populations. The company's offerings include a range of solar-powered devices such as lights, radios, televisions, fans, and other home appliances, all of which are part of rechargeable solar kits. These products are designed to improve health, increase productivity, and enhance the overall quality of life for users by providing reliable and sustainable energy solutions.

Yoma Micro Power

Venture Round in 2018
Yoma Micro Power specializes in the development, ownership, and operation of small-scale power plants and mini-grids in off-grid regions of Myanmar. The company focuses on generating and distributing electricity to off-grid rural communities and telecommunication towers. Its projects utilize a combination of photovoltaic solar modules, diesel generators, and energy storage solutions, ensuring a reliable power supply. By connecting surrounding communities through mini-grids, Yoma Micro Power aims to enhance energy access for households and local businesses, contributing to the overall economic development of these areas.

d.light

Grant in 2017
D.light is a developer of solar home lighting and power products aimed at making clean energy accessible and affordable for rural and semi-urban populations. The company's offerings include a range of solar-powered devices such as lights, radios, televisions, fans, and other home appliances, all of which are part of rechargeable solar kits. These products are designed to improve health, increase productivity, and enhance the overall quality of life for users by providing reliable and sustainable energy solutions.

Globeleq

Private Equity Round in 2015
Globeleq Generation Limited is a company that develops, builds, and operates renewable power projects primarily in Africa and the Americas. It manages a diverse portfolio of power generation assets, including natural gas, solar, wind, heavy fuel oil, and fuel oil facilities. By utilizing a range of power-generating technologies, Globeleq aims to support the growth of local communities and foster a sustainable future. Its operations focus on providing reliable energy solutions that positively impact the regions it serves.

GigaWatt Global

Private Equity Round in 2014
GigaWatt Global is a renewable energy infrastructure company focused on developing and managing utility-scale solar fields in emerging markets. The company aims to enhance energy sustainability and independence in the regions where it operates. To achieve this, GigaWatt Global collaborates with financial partners, governments, development groups, and institutions to create socially responsible investments. Through these efforts, the company seeks to accelerate the transition to renewable energy, helping emerging countries meet their energy needs while promoting sustainable practices.
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