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GVEP (Global Village Energy Partnership)

works to increase access to modern energy and reduce poverty in developing countries.

Our programmes help businesses to meet the energy needs of their communities

GVEP brings them the enabling resources they need to take off and succeed.

The Developing Energy Enterprises Project (2008-2013)

DEEP supported over 900 energy businesses, created approximately 3,000 jobs, and reached over four million beneficiaries.

Latest News

Solar lanterns retailer

GVEP International is launching a competition to deliver scale-up grants to eligible distributors of modern off-grid lighting products in Kenya. The competition is funded by the Russian Federation through the World Bank and forms part of GVEP’s support to Energy SME development in Kenya.

 

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Since launching in September 2012 the Climate Innovation Centre (CIC), which provides incubation, capacity building and financing to businesses developing innovative climate change solutions, has received 130 applications and is currently incubating 27 enterprises.

GVEP has received a $375K grant from Spark Fund – an initiative of the Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves – to improve the performance and quality of locally manufactured efficient cookstoves in Kenya.

Our Impact

As a result of our work with businesses an estimated four million people now have improved access to clean energy.

Supporting mini-grids and small hydro systems in rural areas to improve livelihoods

A reliable source of energy in remote areas can have significant benefits for local families, hospitals, schools, as well as boost the productivity of local businesses. GVEP is working with project developers in East Africa to build mini-grids and small hydro systems.

Making solar lanterns accessible to women in rural Kenya 

The LED solar lamps not only serve as sustainable energy solutions to the women and their families, but will also save household budgets for lighting fuel spent on kerosene.

Improving productivity and creating jobs in Senegal

Improving the provision of energy enhances productivity and boosts economic activity. GVEP helps various businesses expand through access to modern forms of energy in Senegal.

 

 

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