“RiA has provided us invaluable support, well beyond our initial expectation. As a young developer, getting experienced assistance on wide-ranging issues in early-development development stages is essential”
WANT TO WORK TOGETHER?
Renewables in Africa (RiA) engages and collaborates with Corporations to enlighten Africa and the rest of the world with Renewable Energy. Join us on our mission.
OUR MISSION
Renewables in Africa (RiA) works to enable clean energy to take over the continent and the rest of the world.
THEY TRUSTED US
OUR SERVICES
Matchmaking
Access the most qualified projects of renewable energy. We have a pipeline of deals requiring international investors and developers.
Markets
Obtaining reliable data on the various African markets is notoriously difficult. We recognised this issue and looked to solve this. Get instant knowledge from local experts.We formulate strategic advice for market entry approaches.
Technical Advice
Our team of specialised engineers can Assist clients in early stages of development, from conceptual design and site identification to pre-feasibility and feasibility studies, as well as carry out business and financial simulations of different options.
Media
Leading awareness of the renewable sector, we share information and provide a platform to key stakeholders of the industry to reach an African audience and beyond.
QUICK ACCESS TO OUR KNOWLEDGE
Download the first edition that tracks solar projects on the entire African continent.
Want to know more about the wind energy sector in Africa? Buy RiA’s first book about this industry, often overlooked.
MATCHMAKING
Looking for high-quality renewable projects? Or looking for an investor to materialise your renewable project?
We’re here to make it happen. Thanks to a wide network of local partners and international investors, we connect the stakeholders to set up projects that will enlighten Africa and the rest of the world in a sustainable way.
INVESTORS
This is the place for you. To match you with the projects that suit your requirements the best way possible, we want to get to know you and understand your most pressing challenges. Click on Submit to fill in a short survey and we’ll get in touch with you.
DEVELOPERS
You are looking to expand your business internationally and Africa is your target, we can make it happen for you. We want to get to know you and understand your most pressing challenges. Click on Submit to fill in a short survey and we’ll get in touch with you.
PROJECT OWNERS
You’ve got the ideas, and perhaps the plans, the permissions, but you’re missing strategic partners or investors. You’ve come to the right place. We want to get to know you and understand your most pressing challenges. Click on Submit to fill in a short survey and we’ll get in touch with you.
MARKETS
Provide general understanding of the market dynamics in Africa and specific locations. Assist in evaluating risks and opportunities in expanding in a particular region. Formulate strategic advice for market entry approaches.
TECHNICAL ADVICE
We provide local content knowledge and assess risks and feasibility of various solutions. Our expertise includes feasibility studies.
MEDIA
We are pleased to work with clean energies companies and events companies for a successful awareness and marketing campaign.
TESTIMONIALS
Testimonial
, Cecoss UK
Testimonial
, Solar Media
“We’ve worked with Tony and Renewables in Africa for a number of our Africa events and We are very pleased of our Collaboration.
Both as a media-partner and content contributor, RiA has done a great job and played a part in the success of these conferences“
Testimonial
, Solar developer
“Thorough and accurate market research is a pre-requisite for successful market entry into Africa Clean Industry. We were very fortunate to work with RiA and to benefit from their knowledge and connections”
CASE STUDY # 1
Project: Feasibility studies for 30 MW Solar PV plant in Cameroon
RiA was hired to conduct feasibilities studies and support the developer through the development phases.
RiA was split into 4 phases:
- Screening: checking there was no showstoppers.
- Assessment: conducting technical, environmental and socio-economic assessment of sites options.
- Selection: choosing the site
- Pre-development: carrying deeper technology evaluation, technical design as well as financial evaluation.
Output: Feasibility Study Document.
CASE STUDY # 2
Project: Survey of discount rate for Renewable Energy project in Africa
RiA has collaborated with Grant Thornton to conduct this survey.
- The survey was run across the industry for a period of two month, being promoted by RiA on various clean energy platforms to reach out the right individual.
- RiA has worked with GT to analyse Findings of the survey compiled them in a report.
- Lessons learned and recommendations have been formulated to improve scarcity of data.
Output: Bespoke Report produced for client.
CASE STUDY # 3
Project: Market Entry strategy for an Asian company.
RiA was approached by an Asian company who was looking to commercialise their solar products into the African continent. The strategy RiA designed for the company was centered around the following aspects.
- Overall off-grid and on-grid market study in Africa, looking amongst others adressable market, market trends, customer segmentation.
- Regulatory and business environments for designated countries.
- Identification of suitable local partners.