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ENLIT AFRICA l 11–13 May 2027 l CTICC, CAPE TOWNWhere Africa's energy projects meet capital and partners

The Project & Investment Network is Enlit Africa's curated deal-making environment, connecting bankable and early-stage projects with investors, DFIs and strategic partners.

  • Pre-qualified deal flow — every project vetted for stage, structure and capital readiness
  • Closed-door access to Level 2 — private deal rooms, away from the expo floor
  • Mandate-matched introductions — meet only the projects that fit your thesis, ticket size and geography
  • Three days, one location — 37 projects across 13 countries, structured for decision velocity
  • Co-invest alongside DFIs and strategic partners already engaged in the pipeline
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2026 editionProjects pitched live in 2026

At Enlit Africa 2026, the rapid-fire project briefings put developers directly in front of investors actively seeking new, high-potential opportunities. Chaired by Jacques Moulot, Chief Operating Officer, A3E.

Solar PV

650MW Dalmada Solar PV 1

Presented by Melusi Tshabalala, CEO, Mesama Energy, South Africa.

Solar PV

200MW MamboAnesu Energy Solar Project

Presented by Rumbi Chirumbwana, CEO, MamboAnesu Africa, Zimbabwe.

Flexibility

Virtual power plant (VPP)

Presented by Desire Masunda, COO and Co-Founder, NeedEnergy, Zimbabwe.

Utility

Eskom GREENm

An Eskom project presented in the 2026 briefings.

Gas-to-power

600MW gas-to-power project

Presented by Shepherd Nkosi, Group Business Development Manager, SLG.

Municipal

Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent

A project briefing slot for South Africa's Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent.

Five takeaways from the 2026 Project & Investment Network

  1. Guarantees can unlock institutional capital by shifting risk to credible counterparties.
  2. Local currency structures matter for scale and sustainability.
  3. Regulatory reform is directly correlated with bankability.
  4. Africa's pipeline is large, but preparation quality varies.
  5. Risk design is as important as project identification.
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Attending Investors

Two ways projects meet capital

On the Pitch Stage on the expo floor and in private investor briefings on Level 2 — both formats curated, both built to move projects forward.

PITCH STAGE

Selected projects pitch live on the Renewable Energy + Storage Hub on the expo floor — open to all Enlit Africa delegates and amplified across the wider programme.

  • A 5-minute live pitch to a pre-qualified investor audience
  • A programme slot on the main Renewable Energy + Storage Hub agenda
  • Q&A with senior commercial and financial decision-makers
  • Warm introductions to interested investors on the day

INVESTOR BRIEFINGS

Selected projects are matched into closed-door briefings on Level 2 — introductions with investors and DFIs whose mandate, ticket size and geography fit the project. This is where deals get done.

  • 1:1 meetings scheduled in advance, matched to investor mandates
  • A closed-door environment — no expo floor traffic, no general delegates
  • Direct access to senior decision-makers, not gatekeepers
  • Year-round engagement via the Project & Investment Network platform

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2026 Project Book · past edition

Investable projects across the continent

Projects that were raising capital and seeking partners at Enlit Africa 2026.

37 projects listed at the 2026 edition

Project 1 of 37

Solar + Storage

6,000-hectare solar and battery storage development

Country
Northern Cape, ZA
Stage
Bankable Feasibility
Capital
>$100M
E-Mobility

Locally-manufactured DC EV charging infrastructure rollout

Country
South Africa
Stage
Bankable Feasibility
Capital
$1M – $10M
Offshore Wind

Atlantic offshore wind corridor with desalination and green hydrogen

Country
Senegal
Stage
Pre-Feasibility
Capital
>$100M
Biomass + Carbon

Biomass paulownia plantation with carbon credit monetisation

Country
Eswatini
Stage
Pre-Feasibility
Capital
$11M – $50M
E-Mobility

Locally-manufactured cargo e-bike logistics ecosystem

Country
South Africa
Stage
Implementation
Capital
$1M – $10M
E-Mobility

Premium all-electric ride-hailing fleet

Country
Cape Town, ZA
Stage
Bankable Feasibility
Capital
$1M – $10M
Sustainable Infra

Sustainable regional airport with renewable energy integration

Country
South Africa
Stage
Bankable Feasibility
Capital
>$100M
Off-Grid Solar

Affordable solar rollout for off-grid SADC households

Country
Johannesburg, ZA
Stage
Implementation
Capital
$1M – $10M
Waste-to-Energy

Urban waste-to-electricity gasification plants

Country
Cameroon
Stage
Pre-Implementation
Capital
>$100M
Climate Advisory

Climate-tech advisory and carbon market platform

Country
Ethiopia
Stage
Bankable Feasibility
Capital
$1M – $10M
Circular Economy

AI-powered solar panel and e-waste tracking platform

Country
Cape Town, ZA
Stage
Pre-Feasibility
Capital
$1M – $10M
Clean Generation

24/7 baseload power from hot compressed air

Country
Ghana
Stage
Bankable Feasibility
Capital
$11M – $50M
Solar + Hydro

Floating solar with pumped hydro storage across 11 dams

Country
South Africa
Stage
Pre-Implementation
Capital
>$100M
Energy Fintech

NCR-compliant fuel advance fintech platform

Country
Johannesburg, ZA
Stage
Pre-Implementation
Capital
$1M – $10M
Smart Grid

Biomimetic AI-powered grid sabotage prevention

Country
Pretoria, ZA
Stage
Pre-Feasibility
Capital
$1M – $10M
Gas-to-Power

1,000 MW integrated gas-to-power for SADC region

Country
Botswana / Zambia
Stage
Pre-Feasibility
Capital
>$100M
Green Hydrogen

Green hydrogen production for heavy-duty mobility

Country
South Africa
Stage
Bankable Feasibility
Capital
>$100M
Gas-to-Power

600 MW gas-to-power plant under GASIPPPP

Country
KwaZulu-Natal, ZA
Stage
Pre-Feasibility
Capital
>$100M
Energy Markets

Africa's first distribution-level energy exchange + VPP

Country
Zimbabwe
Stage
Implementation
Capital
$1M – $10M
Solar + CSP

200 MW phased solar with CSP dispatch enhancement

Country
Hwange, Zimbabwe
Stage
Bankable Feasibility
Capital
$51M – $100M
Energy Storage

50 MW utility-scale energy storage system

Country
Gauteng, ZA
Stage
Pre-Implementation
Capital
$11M – $50M
Energy Storage

Repurposed mine shafts for hydropower energy storage

Country
South Africa
Stage
Bankable Feasibility
Capital
$1M – $10M
EV Manufacturing

Women-led EV manufacturing and green industrial corridor

Country
Pretoria, ZA
Stage
Pre-Implementation
Capital
>$100M
Solar PPP

150 MW solar with secured PPA and government guarantee

Country
Choma, Zambia
Stage
Bankable Feasibility
Capital
$11M – $50M
Water Efficiency

Patented air-infusion water-saving technology

Country
Gauteng, ZA
Stage
Pre-Implementation
Capital
$1M – $10M
Hybrid Solar

Smart hybrid solar + storage IoT energy systems

Country
Kaduna, Nigeria
Stage
Pre-Implementation
Capital
$1M – $10M
Energy Efficiency

Smart load management for industrial energy savings

Country
Cape Town, ZA
Stage
Implementation
Capital
$1M – $10M
Waste-to-Energy

Multi-feedstock waste-to-energy with hybrid micro-grids

Country
Limpopo, ZA
Stage
Pre-Implementation
Capital
$51M – $100M
Battery Manufacturing

Vertically-integrated lithium battery and e-waste recycling

Country
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
Stage
Pre-Implementation
Capital
$11M – $50M
Renewable + Cold Chain

Wind-diesel hybrid powering desalination and cold storage

Country
Denmark
Stage
Pre-Feasibility
Capital
$1M – $10M
Solar + Hydrogen

1.5 GW solar + 3,500 MWh hydrogen storage, JET-IP recognised

Country
Mpumalanga, ZA
Stage
Bankable Feasibility
Capital
$11M – $50M
EV Manufacturing

EV assembly plant in Tshwane Automotive SEZ

Country
Tshwane, ZA
Stage
Pre-Implementation
Capital
>$100M
Solar PPP

PPP-led sustainable solar rollout with PayGo

Country
Tanzania
Stage
Bankable Feasibility
Capital
$1M – $10M
Waste-to-Energy

Integrated waste recovery and waste-to-energy facility

Country
Johannesburg, ZA
Stage
Bankable Feasibility
Capital
$1M – $10M
Climate-Smart Ag

High-density closed-loop aquaculture infrastructure

Country
Uganda
Stage
Bankable Feasibility
Capital
$1M – $10M
Solar Hot Water

Mass-produced affordable polymer solar water heaters

Country
South Africa
Stage
Pre-Implementation
Capital
$1M – $10M
Bio-Energy

Organic waste to renewable energy in the Winelands

Country
South Africa
Stage
Pre-Implementation
Capital
$1M – $10M
Sponsors and Partners

  • Showcase your project to investors, funders, and industry leaders.
  • Boost your brand's visibility to a highly engaged audience.
  • Forge valuable partnerships by networking with like-minded professionals.
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Project & Innovation Showcases

The Africa's Green Economy Summit will spotlight a range of African projects looking for funding at different stages of development within the green economy sectors.
The project owners will take centre stage in the main networking area, bringing together around 700 attendees for two days, conveniently located near the Pitch Stage.

Project listings

FREE submission of your project to the online directory

The Summit provides a complimentary online directory illustrating green projects in Africa. Promoted to a global community of funders and investors the directory allows access to data and pitch decks to connect and accelerate investment to critcal projects driving the continent towards a net-zero transition.

Want to apply?

  • The featured green economy projects encompass a spectrum from startups to extensive municipal or national undertakings.
  • Projects are included from the pre-feasibility stage through to implementation.
  • The directory spotlights projects in need of financial support that are poised to make a significant impact within various sectors of the green economy.
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Looking aheadWhat to expect in 2027

The Project & Investment Network returns to Enlit Africa 2027 at the CTICC, 11–13 May 2027, connecting bankable and early-stage projects with investors, DFIs and strategic partners.

The 2027 programme overview lands in November 2026. Register your interest now to hear first about project submissions and pitch opportunities for 2027.

  • Developers: submit your project and get in front of investors
  • Investors and DFIs: see a pre-qualified pipeline of African projects
  • Partners: sponsor the Network and align your brand with deal-making
Coming November 2026

The 2027 programme overview lands in November 2026

Register your interest and we'll share 2027 project submission details and the programme as soon as they're available.

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Project & Investment Network 2027Get your project in front of capital in 2027

Enlit Africa 2027, 11–13 May, Cape Town International Convention Centre, South Africa.

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