RENEWABLE
ENERGY

Solar, wind and biomass

Partners for Innovation is the leading Consortium party implementing the GET.invest Finance Catalyst, a European programme that mobilises investment in renewable energy projects and businesses in emerging and developing markets, most notably in Africa, Pacific and Caribbean.

In addition to designing, developing,  implementing and evolving the programme together with GIZ, our team of globally located specialist advisors provide targeted advisory support to clean energy developers and companies to improve their investment readiness and facilitate access to finance.

Since its inception in 2016, GET.invest Finance Catalyst has built a strong portfolio and supported more than 100 companies and projects, leveraging over 500 million euro of investment, resulting in over 7 million people gaining access to renewable energy. Partners for Innovation has also built up a lot of knowledge in the field of energy from biomass waste streams and biofuels. 

Co-owner of pellet plant in South Africa 

Sometimes a project comes along that requires more than just consulting or management. As with the Coega Biomass Centre (CBC) in South Africa. After we became involved in plans to bring this disused wooden pellet factory back into production, Partners for Innovation took a stake in the CBC. Those pellets are used as fuel for cooking. As co-owners, we are now responsible for the daily management of the plant: Emiel Hanekamp, one of the founders of Partners for Innovation, works there as CEO. 

 The trees that are used to produce the wood pellets are not missed in the landscape: they are tree species that are not native to South Africa and therefore mainly cause damage – so-called invasive alien plants. (IAPs). Converting the trees into a biological fuel has two advantages: it helps the country get rid of the invasive trees and we produce clean fuel for cooking stoves. 

What can you approach us for? 

African governments, businesses and local communities face enormous challenges. Addressing climate change, waste problems and agricultural issues requires innovative policies and business strategies. Are you looking for support in your transition to renewable energy, circular business solutions or sustainable agribusiness projects? 

Partners for Innovation can support you in every phase of your project. We explore the market, analyze opportunities and investigate the feasibility of innovations. We can help with designing strategies and business models, project development, obtaining funding and engaging partners. 

We ensure that progress is monitored to achieve the greatest positive impact. We also organize dedicated teams of international and national experts to successfully implement your projects. We offer you tailored practical advice to move forward.