ROGEAP for Non-Solar Businesses

Deadline: Sep 15, 2025

other

partially funded

Africa

To Apply

Please visit the application link below to apply.

Opportunity Overview

Are you running a profitable company outside the solar sector but curious about solar energy opportunities? Applications for the ROGEAP for Non-Solar Businesses are now open!

🌍 About ROGEAP for Non-Solar Businesses

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has established a private-sector Entrepreneurship Support Facility (ESF) and Financial Support Facility (FSF) under the Regional Off-Grid Electricity Access Project (ROGEAP). This initiative is financed by the World Bank, the Clean Technology Fund (CTF), and the Directorate General for International Cooperation (DGIS) of the Government of the Netherlands.

Objectives of ROGEAP:

Increase access to sustainable energy by building a regional market for off-grid solar products.
Support various stakeholders across the value chain.
Promote environmental, social, and gender risk management for off-grid solar products.

To address supply-side barriers and create an enabling environment for stand-alone solar systems, ECOWAS is implementing:

A private-sector ESF and FSF under Component 1.
A credit line for solar businesses and a contingent grant facility for CFIs under Component 2.

Eligible Locations:

15 ECOWAS member countries: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Côte d'Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo.
Additional countries: Cameroon, Chad, Mauritania, and the Central African Republic.

🎁 Benefits of ROGEAP for Non-Solar Businesses

Participants in this program will receive:

Business training and capacity building.
Access to market intelligence and insights.
Technical support to explore solar integration.
Linkages to manufacturers, distributors, and experts.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for this opportunity, applicants must:

Be profitable, established businesses in fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), retail, or consumer goods.
Have strong rural distribution networks.
Be willing to explore solar market opportunities.
Be located in any of the 9 ROGEAP-eligible countries.
Female-led businesses are highly encouraged to apply.

📅 Application Date and Deadline

Date Published: August 27, 2025
Application Deadline: September 15, 2025

📝 Application Process

To apply, visit the official application portal here. Alternatively, you can directly access the application form here.

This program is sponsored by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).

Take advantage of this opportunity to explore the growing solar energy market and contribute to sustainable energy solutions in your region!

Benefits

Business training and capacity building
Access to market intelligence and insights
Technical support to explore solar integration
Linkages to manufacturers, distributors and experts

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