A first mover on the African continent with over a decade of superior investment performance.
Power and electricity generation infrastructure based on commercially-proven clean technologies that comprise renewable (wind, solar PV, solar thermal, geothermal and hydropower) and sustainable energy (hybrid gas, biomass, biogas and combined heat and power), and the value chains that support them. Excludes primary fossil fuels like coal and oil, as well as discard coal as a fuel source.
Making clean energy products universally available and affordable, through decentralised energy and solar home technology solutions, can alleviate energy poverty that remains prevalent in many African countries, hindering economic development and exacerbating social inequalities.
Wiser resource use through the adoption and deployment of resource efficient technologies and (disruptive) business models by businesses and industry, their products and services, which results in ‘doing more with less’ and thereby contributing to alleviation pressure on Africa’s threatened natural resource base.
Our specialised funds are crafted and deployed with passion, care and dedication to create a diverse portfolio that remains relevant to transforming Africa’s energy future
Inspired Evolution has raised around USD 850 million across three funds, being USD 550 of funds under management plus USD 300 million in co-investments.
With proven top-quartile performance, we offer a dynamic multi-disciplinary professional team with pan-African multiple-sector experience and a thorough understanding of the African business landscape.
First mover in Africa, driven by our specialised climate-centred investment mandate
We remain more dedicated than ever to delivering measurable and lasting development outcomes in contribution to the global climate compact.
Founded in 2007, we perfect this through our award-winning best-in-class ESG active investment management approach, aligned to the United Nations SDGs.
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South Africa continues to lead Africa’s renewable-energy transition, offering a growing range of investable opportunities in wind, solar, biofuels and green hydrogen, according to the latest Forvis Mazars ‘Powering Africa’s Future Energy’ report. Thank you for reading!
President Bola Tinubu has unveiled a bold $2 billion National Climate Change Fund aimed at speeding up Nigeria’s shift to cleaner energy, drawing on green finance to tackle emissions and build stronger defences against climate threats. Speaking at the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week summit on Tuesday, he highlighted how recent oversubscribed green bonds prove strong […]
Kenya has taken an important step to improve the stability of its national electricity network with the commissioning of the new 220/66 kV Kimuka substation. The facility, located in the southern region near Nairobi, is expected to ease the pressure on the existing grid and reduce frequent power cuts that have affected homes and businesses […]
Africa is at a pivotal point in its energy development, facing both great challenges and opportunities as its population grows rapidly. By 2050, the continent’s population is expected to reach 2.4 billion, accompanied by a projected tripling of GDP to $7.8 trillion. This economic and demographic growth will drive a sharp increase in demand for […]
Renewable energy companies The Solar Group (TSG) and Celestial Solar International (CSI) have signed a partnership agreement to deploy utility-scale solar power projects across multiple African countries, covering installations ranging from 50 MW to 550 MW. Thank you for reading!
Ghana’s Independent Power Generators (IPGs) have welcomed the government’s settlement of $1.47 billion in energy sector arrears, describing the move as a critical step toward restoring financial stability and rebuilding investor confidence in the country’s power industry. Thank you for reading!
A new study led by researchers at ETH Zurich and the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI in collaboration with African partners shows that electric vehicles could be economically competitive in many African countries before 2040 – just as long as charging infrastructure is developed and geared specifically towards solar powered off-grid systems. Thank you for reading!
Ethiopia has moved forward in its renewable energy plans by awarding a contract to two international firms for development work on the Weranso Solar Plant. The project is part of the country’s long-term goal to increase clean energy generation and reduce its dependence on hydropower and fossil fuels. The contract has been given to Thabo […]
South Africa’s EV landscape is shifting gears as 2025 draws to a close. The Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), alongside the South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI) and the uYilo eMobility Programme at Nelson Mandela University, co-ordinated the e-Mobility Energy Drive in October to promote EV adoption. Thank you for reading!
Headquartered in Cape Town, we also offer regional and country offices in London, Nairobi, Abidjan and Mauritius. Our growing African advisory platform presence, resource base and networks underpin our proprietary deal origination and execution capabilities.