Spark Energy Services (Spark) funds energy efficiency and captive generation projects in Sub-Saharan Africa’s commercial and industrial (C&I) sector.
Who we work with
Developers
Spark works with local developers under an asset co-ownership model. We provide them with up to 100% upfront financing for the installation of on-site renewable energy and energy efficiency equipment for C&I businesses.
Investors
Spark provides access to a diversified portfolio of clean energy projects across Africa, offering investors attractive returns from a climate-positive investment with a strong, transparent and robustly measured ESG profile.
Businesses
Through our development partners, Spark offers C&I companies zero up-front cost access to reliable, sustainable energy solutions to meet their energy needs, helping to significantly reduce their monthly power bills and emissions.
Creating positive impact
Spark's 2030 targets*
112
C&I businesses supported
Achieved to date: 23
1.96m
tCO₂e avoided over technology lifetime
Achieved to date: 3,440tCO₂e
24%
reduction in customer cost
Achieved to date: 26%
6
countries
Achieved to date: 7
85
MWp operational renewable energy capacity
Achieved to date: 3.43MWp
1,400
jobs created
Achieved to date: 93
$100m
funding committed
Achieved to date: $8.3m
126
GWh saved through energy efficiency
Achieved to date: 4.3GWh
400
jobs created (women)
Achieved to date: 24
* Achieved figures are as of 31 March 2025
Read our latest reports to find out more about Spark's ongoing work and impact:
