EEP Africa at #GOGSFE2026

EEP Africa joined the Global Off-Grid Solar Forum and Expo (GOGSFE) in Kigali, Rwanda on 26 to 30 October. The week was full of interesting panel discussions, keynote speeches, side events, networking as well as countless encounters and conversations at the EEP Africa and CROWD booth.

Some key highlights of the week included:

CROWD Coordination and Harmonization Due Diligence Workshop

Through CROWD, we brought together funders, investors and clean energy companies to explore how greater coordination and harmonisation of due diligence could reduce duplication and make the financing journey smoother for early-stage companies. The workshop tested where requirements could be standardised or reused, while preserving the flexibility individual funders and investors need in their own decision-making.

CROWD Database Workshop

At the CROWD Database Workshop, we discussed how the shared portfolio database can help CROWD members better understand where support is going, identify gaps and overlaps, and connect clean energy companies with relevant funding and support opportunities.

Beyond the Credit line: What will make end-user finance work for PURE?

End-user finance was also high on the agenda. In the Beyond the Credit Line: What Will Make End-User Finance Work for PURE? session, we explored what it takes to make financing solutions truly accessible and workable for customers investing in productive-use technologies.

EEP Africa’s Portfolio Manager, Chiedza Mazaiwana, facilitated the conversations on how the sector can move beyond simply providing credit towards financing approaches that enable greater uptake of productive-use technologies, together with Tamara Kalunda from Open Capital Advisors.

Beyond Credit Lines panelists at the stage

It’s all about collaboration and networking!
The conversations continued on the expo floor, where the EEP Africa and CROWD booth became a hub for connections and exchanges with clean energy companies, partners and fellow industry actors throughout the week. The successful week was celebrated at the CROWD networking reception, taking place on the last day of the conference.

The high level delegation visiting the EEP Africa booth on the opening day

A huge thank you to GOGLA, the CROWD Working Group, our partners, the many companies and industry colleagues who joined us throughout the week, and our brilliant graphic designer for bringing the EEP Africa and CROWD booth to life.

Thank you for making #GOGSFE2026 such an inspiring week of collaboration, exchange and new connections!