Running a successful business already but curious about how to tap into the fast-growing solar energy sector?
There’s now an exciting chance to expand.
The Regional Off-Grid Electricity Access Project (ROGEAP) is opening doors for non-solar businesses to step into the off-grid solar industry and make a real difference in communities without reliable electricity.
What ROGEAP Is Offering
ROGEAP, driven by ECOWAS and the West African Development Bank (BOAD), with backing from the World Bank, the Clean Technology Fund (CTF), and the Government of the Netherlands (DGIS), is launching a large-scale regional campaign.
The goal is to help established companies—those already thriving outside the solar sector—make a smooth entry into the off-grid solar market.
Through training, technical support, and financial connections, the project will guide businesses in shifting into the solar value chain.
The focus is not only on opening opportunities but also on making solar energy accessible to underserved areas across West and Central Africa.
Why Non-Solar Businesses Are Needed
The solar industry has huge potential, but it needs strong partners with experience in distribution, customer service, and operations.
This is where businesses from other sectors come in.
Whether you’re in retail, FMCG, consumer electronics, or logistics, your existing infrastructure could be the key to reaching more households and communities with affordable solar solutions.
ROGEAP’s plan is simple: combine the reach and efficiency of established businesses with the innovation and sustainability of solar energy to create a win-win system that benefits both companies and communities.
Who Can Apply
This opportunity is open to businesses that already have a strong footing.
Here’s what ROGEAP is looking for:
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Profitable, established companies in FMCG, retail, or consumer goods
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A solid rural distribution network
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Willingness to explore and invest in the solar sector
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Location within one of the 19 eligible ROGEAP countries
And here’s a bonus—female-led businesses are strongly encouraged to apply.
Where This Applies
ROGEAP is welcoming applications from across 19 countries in West and Central Africa. These include:
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.
The Benefits of Joining
Businesses that qualify won’t just enter a new market—they’ll also gain valuable support along the way.
Some of the benefits include:
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Hands-on business training and capacity building
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Access to market insights and intelligence
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Direct technical support for solar integration
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Linkages to trusted manufacturers, distributors, and solar experts
Application Timeline
If this sounds like the right step for your business, don’t wait too long.
The deadline to apply is September 15, 2025.
Click HERE to Apply and take the first step toward becoming part of a regional solar movement that’s lighting up West and Central Africa.
