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...
top of page
Welcome to Camco's media centre
- Oct 31
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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 22
- 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
- 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 23
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 3 min
Camco partners with the Pacific Community to support sustainable development in the Pacific
Vaini Solar Farm, Tongatapu, Tonga (image supplied by SPC) Auckland, 22 February 2023: Climate and impact fund manager Camco has signed a...
- Jan 19
- 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 –...
- Jul 15, 2021
- 2 min
Camco to co-host Blue Pacific investment webinar
Camco is partnering with Pacific Trade Invest New Zealand (PTI NZ) to deliver an informational webinar next week on finding and realising...
- Apr 20, 2021
- 1 min
Camco details tangible impact in new sustainability report
Camco has launched its first ever annual impact report to demonstrate its contribution to the clean energy transition and the UN’s...
- Mar 10, 2021
- 1 min
Camco scoops fund manager award
Camco has been named “Best Renewable Energy Fund Manager – UK” in the 2020 European Enterprise Awards. EU Business News, which runs the...
- Dec 2, 2020
- 2 min
New committee set up to strengthen Camco’s audit and risk credentials
Camco has formed a new audit and risk committee (ARC) to oversee the company’s system of internal controls and compliance with laws and...
- Nov 25, 2020
- 2 min
Camco-supported project launched to ramp up sustainable energy financing in the Caribbean
A major new financing facility that will make it easier for Caribbean businesses to access credit to implement renewable energy solutions...
- Nov 11, 2020
- 3 min
Camco joins Green Climate Fund’s list of accredited entities
[Press release] London, 11 November 2020: Camco has been approved as an accredited entity by the Green Climate Fund (GCF) at the 27th...
- Jul 15, 2020
- 1 min
Camco strengthens impact focus with formation of new committee
Camco has formed a new sustainable business board committee (SBC) to reinforce its long-standing commitment to positive impact and...
- May 25, 2020
- 2 min
Camco launches toolkit to support gender equality in renewables sector
Camco has launched a new gender mainstreaming toolkit to help renewable energy developers put gender equality at the core of their...
bottom of page