Are you managing a successful business outside the solar industry but interested in exploring opportunities in solar energy? ROGEAP wants to help you break into the off-grid solar industry! The Regional Off-Grid Electricity Access Project (ROGEAP), implemented by ECOWAS and the West African Development Bank (BOAD), with funding support from the World Bank, the Clean Technology Fund (CTF), and the Government of the Netherlands (DGIS), is launching a major regional campaign to facilitate the entry of non-solar businesses into the off-grid solar energy market.
This initiative aims to expand access to electricity across West and Central Africa by strategically engaging established non-solar businesses—particularly those with robust distribution networks, strong customer bases, and operational experience. Through technical assistance, training, and financial linkages, ROGEAP seeks to empower these businesses to transition into the solar value chain and contribute to scaling solar adoption in underserved communities.
By leveraging the market reach and infrastructure of businesses in sectors such as retail, FMCG, consumer electronics, and logistics, ROGEAP will foster a more inclusive and sustainable solar ecosystem across the region.
Eligibility
Open to profitable, established businesses in fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), retail or consumer goods
Strong rural distribution networks
Willing to explore solar market opportunities
Located in any of the 19 ROGEAP eligible countries
Female-led businesses are highly encouraged
Eligible Countries
Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Côte d’Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Togo.
Benefits
Business training and capacity building
Access to market intelligence and insights
Technical support to explore solar integration
Linkages to manufacturers, distributors, and experts
