Buffalo Energy

Buffalo Energy is a renewable power developer with a focus on delivering reliable and cost-effective energy solutions across sub-Saharan Africa. The company specialises in both off-grid rural electrification and large utility-scale developments, aiming to unlock energy markets on the continent by combining on-the-ground insight with international expertise. They identify unique opportunities for sophisticated investors.

The company's projects aim to deliver significant environmental and socio-economic benefits, including providing electricity connections, hiring local workers, increasing power generation, and reducing CO2 emissions. Their off-grid projects directly electrify communities, leading to increased productivity and economic prosperity. Grid-connected projects enhance grid stability and enable utilities to expand electrification programmes.

Buffalo Energy also engages in financial contributions to local communities through Development Trusts and prioritises job creation and skills training for local populations during construction and operations. Buffalo Energy offers solar PV solutions for large commercial or industrial users and remote villages, providing options for outright purchase, Power Purchase Agreements, or Lease To Own financing. Additionally, they provide consultancy services in renewable energy, focusing on policy, regulatory, financial, and development aspects.

Their consultancy work includes optimising energy use for African businesses, analysing captive generation solutions, producing analysis for renewable energy project tenders, and providing financial advisory for large infrastructure projects in Zambia.