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Aug 14
2 min

Camco’s Spark closes initial senior debt round with USD 9 million investments from Triple Jump’s Energy Entrepreneurs Growth Fund and Symbiotics Investments

Symbiotics Investments and Triple Jump have become the latest investors to support Camco’s innovative financing platform, Spark Energy...

Jul 30
2 min

Camco's 2023 annual report highlights milestones in sustainable development and climate action

Camco is pleased to announce the release of its 2023 annual report , showcasing the achievements of Camco-managed platforms and funds and...

Jul 17
2 min

News in a nutshell: Spark Q2 update

Welcome to our first ever quarterly update for Spark Energy Services, the financing platform Camco set up to scale the deployment of...

Jul 8
1 min

Convergence grant strengthens Camco’s bid to expand clean energy in the Pacific

Camco is eying financial close on its Transforming Island Development through Electrification and Sustainability (TIDES) fund after...

Mar 21
2 min

Ashipa Electric becomes latest Spark development partner

We are thrilled to share the news that Nigeria-based Ashipa Electric Limited has become the latest development partner signed up under...

Mar 20
4 min

Camco launches technical assistance facility as an accelerator for its REPP 2 debt fund

[Press release] London, 20 March 2024: Climate and impact fund manager Camco has unveiled a new technical assistance facility (TAF) to...

Feb 6
2 min

Solar power installation bears fruit for citrus farmer in South Africa

A prominent citrus producer and exporter in South Africa has turned to captive solar power to reduce its dependence on the country’s...

Dec 14, 2023
1 min

Camco stalwart to embark on prominent new role at Green Climate Fund

General Counsel Karl Upston-Hooper will be replaced by Aili Judström.

Nov 30, 2023
1 min

Spark closes initial equity round with new USD 1.5m investment from Fortis Green Renewables

Investment manager Fortis Green Renewables has confirmed an investment of USD 1.5m in Spark Energy Services (Spark), the innovative...

Oct 31, 2023
2 min

Latest REPP annual report published

Camco is delighted to share the latest Renewable Energy Performance Platform (REPP) annual report, REPP Report and Financial Statements...

Oct 25, 2023
4 min

Green Climate Fund approves USD 50m for Camco’s new blended finance fund for Africa, REPP 2

REPP 2 builds on the legacy of the Camco-managed Renewable Energy Performance Platform (REPP) Green Climate Fund’s endorsement of...

Oct 3, 2023
1 min

Request for Proposals for REPP 2 fund services

Camco is seeking Request for Proposals (RfP) for the upcoming REPP 2 fund it has designed to support the fast-growing renewable and...

Sep 27, 2023
2 min

Spark sets sights on West Africa expansion with new partnership

We are excited to welcome renewable energy developer, Rensource Energy as the latest development partner of our innovative financing...

Sep 6, 2023
5 min

Camco nears financial close for Spark Energy Services after securing commitments for almost USD 25m

Mix of debt and equity investments from investors including EIB, FSD Africa Investments, Jaltech Fund Management and Symbiotics...

Sep 1, 2023
4 min

Climate talks in Nairobi

An overview of Camco’s activities as the Kenyan capital hosts some of the year’s biggest climate events Next week, Nairobi will play host...

Jun 23, 2023
2 min

Introducing Ariya Finergy, Spark Energy Services development partner

We are delighted to announce the signing of EPC and technology company Ariya Finergy (Ariya) as the latest development partner of our...

Jun 21, 2023
2 min

Camco’s transformational impact set out in new report

More than one million first-time connections to electricity is among the standout achievements showcased in Camco’s latest impact report,...

May 24, 2023
2 min

Introducing enPower.life, Spark Energy Services development partner

It is with great pleasure that we welcome enPower.life as the latest development partner of our innovative financing platform, Spark...

Mar 22, 2023
1 min

Financial Times recognises Camco in annual ranking of fastest-growing companies

We’re delighted to see the Financial Times’ report listing Camco as one of Europe’s top 1,000 fastest-growing companies published in...

Mar 15, 2023
1 min

Camco showcased in ImpactAssets 50™ database

Camco is celebrating after being recognised for its work as a leading climate and impact fund manager in emerging markets by impact...

Mar 3, 2023
4 min

Investors buy stake in ground-breaking solar company Nuru SASU in DRC

London, 3 March 2023: Nuru SASU (Nuru), the company behind Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)’s first solar PV metrogrid, is on track...

Feb 21, 2023
3 min

Camco partners with the Pacific Community to support sustainable development in the Pacific

Auckland, 22 February 2023: Climate and impact fund manager Camco has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with intergovernmental...

Jan 19, 2023
3 min

Camco and ITP Renewables team up to catalyse renewable energy development in the Pacific

Sydney, 20 January 2023: Climate and impact fund manager Camco signed a Memorandum of Understanding with leading renewable energy...

Dec 21, 2022
4 min

Spark Energy Services funds clean energy upgrade at one of Kenya's oldest bottling companies

400kWp solar installation at Coastal Bottlers plant carried out by Safi Power to reduce carbon emissions and costs Nairobi, 21 December...

Dec 1, 2022
2 min

Camco-managed REPP takes stake in ARC Power in partial exit

London, 1 December 2022: The UK government-funded Renewable Energy Performance Platform (REPP), which is managed by Camco, has chalked up...

Nov 11, 2022
3 min

UNIDO and Camco to jointly catalyze adaptation finance for climate-resilient agriculture

Sharm el-Sheikh, 11 November 2022: The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and climate and impact fund manager...

Nov 3, 2022
2 min

Camco at COP27

COP27 will get under way in a few days, with several members of Camco’s senior team in Sharm El-Sheikh to take an active part in the...

Oct 3, 2022
2 min

Camco veteran to take up role at UNDP

It is with mixed feelings that we bid a very fond farewell to Marindame Kombate, who is leaving us to take up a position at United...

Sep 30, 2022
1 min

Camco-managed REPP publishes impact-focused annual report

The transformational impact being achieved through the Camco-managed Renewable Energy Performance Platform (REPP) is highlighted in its...

Jul 14, 2022
2 min

Industry experts to advise on TIDES blended finance platform

Camco has assembled an advisory board of industry experts with significant local and climate finance experience for its blended finance...

Jun 29, 2022
1 min

Camco to speak on enhancing private participation at high-level Pacific energy event

Camco is honoured to be delivering a joint presentation on enhancing private participation in renewable energy financing at a meeting of...

Jun 27, 2022
1 min

Camco welcomes new analyst from Ukraine

We are delighted to welcome Yuliia Uhorska, who has moved from Ukraine to join Camco as an analyst based in Helsinki and London. Before...

May 18, 2022
3 min

Camco teams up with EPP to support renewable energy development in vulnerable African states

Dar es Salaam, 18 May 2022: Climate and impact fund manager Camco has partnered with Energy Peace Partners (EPP) to manage the Peace...

May 10, 2022
2 min

Camco welcomes new Investment Director

It is with great pleasure that we welcome Brian Lukera Wambani, who joins Camco this week as our new Investment Director. Brian will be...

May 9, 2022
3 min

Camco-managed REPP passes one million connections milestone

More than one million people in Sub-Saharan Africa have been connected to electricity for the first time through the UK-funded REPP.

Apr 11, 2022
1 min

Camco’s impact set out in new microsite

Camco has published its latest impact report, detailing its contribution to the clean energy transition and global sustainability...

Apr 5, 2022
2 min

Online forum aims to raise women's profile in SIDS's renewable energy sector

Women are imperative to Small Island Developing States’ clean energy future and for building islands’ resilience to climate change. But...

Feb 17, 2022
2 min

Introducing Eenovators, Spark Energy Services latest development partner

Spark was created by Camco to support energy efficiency and captive generation initiatives in Sub-Saharan Africa’s commercial and...

Feb 11, 2022
2 min

Camco-managed Spark Energy Services employs Shariah funding principles in new financing agreement

We are delighted to welcome Zero Point Energy as the latest development partner of Spark Energy Services, the innovative financing...

Feb 10, 2022
2 min

Gender equality forum draws big audience

More than 130 people from across the renewable energy community attended an online forum exploring how to ensure women’s needs are better...

Feb 3, 2022
1 min

Introducing Renen Energy Solutions, Spark Energy Service development partner

We would like to extend a warm welcome to sustainable energy specialists Renen Energy Solutions (Pty) Ltd (Renen) as the latest...

Jan 27, 2022
2 min

Camco and 2X Collaborative to host online gender equality forums

Camco and leading industry body for gender lens investing, 2X Collaborative, have teamed up to deliver two online forums to help...

Jan 25, 2022
1 min

Introducing Safi Power, Spark Energy Services development partner

In this second post in our series introducing Spark’s development partners, we’re turning the spotlight on Kenya-based regional clean...

Jan 19, 2022
1 min

Introducing Energy Savings Solutions Limited, Spark Energy Service's first ever developer partner

The success of the Spark Energy Services (Spark) concept hinges on building strong relationships with renewable energy and/or energy...

Jan 6, 2022
1 min

Thousands to benefit from major new mini-grids deal in Lesotho

The second and much larger phase of a pioneering solar mini-grids project in Lesotho is underway after the Camco-managed Renewable Energy...

Dec 16, 2021
1 min

Camco supports Asia Pacific expansion with new hire

Camco is delighted to announce the appointment of renewable energy entrepreneur Paul Makumbe as the company’s Pacific regional director....

Nov 26, 2021
2 min

Camco teams up with PTI NZ to deliver capacity building investment webinar

[Joint press release] Pacific Trade Invest New Zealand (PTI NZ) has joined forces with world leading renewable energy and impact fund...

Nov 4, 2021
2 min

Camco’s new blended finance vehicle for the Pacific Islands wins grant funding

Camco has secured funding from Convergence, the global network for blended finance, and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade of...

Nov 2, 2021
1 min

Camco signs up to Net Zero Asset Managers initiative

Camco is proud to have joined the Net Zero Asset Managers initiative, committing to the goal of net zero GHG emissions by 2050 or sooner,...

Oct 29, 2021
1 min

Camco-managed REPP wins impact award

The Renewable Energy Performance Platform (REPP), which is managed by Camco, has been awarded the Transformational Finance Solutions –...