About

PREO is a demand-led productive use of renewable energy (PURE) program aimed at improving the livelihoods of communities in sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Island Countries. It achieves this through partnerships, knowledge sharing, and innovation. PREO is co-funded by UK aid via the Transforming Energy Access (TEA) platform and the IKEA Foundation, and is delivered by the Carbon Trust and Energy 4 Impact. ? PREO focuses on the productive use of renewable energy to stimulate local economic development, create jobs, and improve livelihoods. The program supports business models that integrate renewable energy solutions into various sectors, thereby promoting a just and inclusive global clean energy transition. ?PREO targets enterprises operating in sub-Saharan Africa and the Pacific Island Countries that are developing innovative PURE business models. Sectors of interest include, but are not limited to:? Solar water pumping for irrigation? Cold storage for food? Agro-processing of crops? Electric mobility? Healthcare? Hospitality? E-waste recycling? Education? Information and communication technology?

Eligibility

• Eligible applicants include enterprises seeking to pilot innovative PURE business models in sub-Saharan Africa and the Pacific Island Countries. Specific eligibility criteria may vary depending on the particular call for applications.