Deadline Date: April 20, 2026
The SEFA Africa Green Hydrogen Programme (AGHP) Call for Proposals is a strategic initiative aimed at accelerating Africa’s energy transition by supporting the development of green hydrogen projects across the continent.
The key objectives and focus areas of the initiative include accelerating renewable energy adoption, promoting energy efficiency, enhancing energy access, catalysing private sector participation, and advancing thematic areas such as green baseload, green mini-grids, and energy efficiency.
Africa continues to face significant energy challenges, with over 570 million people lacking access to electricity, making the expansion of sustainable energy solutions both urgent and essential. The fund aims to unlock the continent’s renewable energy potential by supporting projects across solar, wind, hydroelectric power, and energy efficiency sectors, while promoting inclusive economic growth and environmental sustainability.
The initiative focuses on mobilising private sector investment by reducing risks and improving the bankability of clean energy projects. Through catalytic finance and strategic interventions, it seeks to overcome financial, technical, and regulatory barriers that have historically limited the growth of sustainable energy markets in Africa.
SEFA 2.0 operates through two complementary pillars designed to strengthen the development and implementation of energy projects. Its concessional investment approach includes equity investments, loans, and reimbursable grants that help lower financial risks and make projects more attractive to private investors. This support plays a key role in unlocking additional capital and accelerating the deployment of renewable energy solutions.
In parallel, technical assistance is provided to ensure that projects are well-prepared and supported by strong enabling environments. This includes funding for feasibility studies, environmental assessments, and engineering designs, along with capacity-building and policy advisory support to help governments establish effective regulatory frameworks that encourage investment.
At present, SEFA is operating at full capacity and is not accepting new project applications, as it remains focused on delivering high-quality outcomes within its existing portfolio. Interested stakeholders are encouraged to monitor updates for future opportunities.
For more information, visit SEFA.
