
OEPA aims to support transformative projects such as rooftop solar installations, battery storage systems, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and grid improvements
Octopus Energy has launched its first African energy fund, the Octopus Energy Power Africa Fund (OEPA), which aims to drive major investments in clean energy projects across sub-Saharan Africa
This initiative marks a significant milestone in Octopus Energy’s global mission to expand access to renewable energy. It was officially announced on June 18, 2025, at the Africa Energy Forum in Cape Town.
The OEPA is designed to both fund and unlock opportunities that accelerate the adoption of affordable, homegrown, green energy solutions across Africa, a continent with nearly 40% of the world’s renewable energy potential. Despite this abundance, Africa currently attracts only 2% of global clean energy investment.
Focusing on sub-Saharan Africa, the OEPA aims to support transformative projects such as rooftop solar installations, battery storage systems, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and grid improvements.
The fund was launched with an initial investment of US$60mn, with a target to raise US$250mn over the next three years. Octopus Energy is establishing a model for unlocking green investments in emerging markets through partnerships with investment specialists such as Pembani Remgro Infrastructure Managers (PRIM). This model also provides opportunities for investors who want to support Africa’s energy transition.
Africa’s energy market is growing rapidly, driven by its unparalleled solar and wind resources. These vast renewable energy assets position the region as a potential global leader in clean energy. The OEPA aims to harness this potential by mobilizing the funding necessary to deliver reliable power to communities and businesses across the continent.
Octopus Energy has already made meaningful progress in the African renewable energy sector. It has invested in MOPO, a solar battery innovator that powers off-grid homes and businesses in Africa. The OEPA is also developing Sierra Leone’s first wind farm on Sherbro Island through a partnership with Akuna Group, bringing clean energy to areas without dependable electricity access.
With the launch of this fund, Octopus Energy takes a major step toward delivering affordable, sustainable energy to millions across Africa and supporting a greener, more resilient energy transition.
Zoisa North-Bond, CEO at Octopus Energy Generation, commented, “Africa is abundant with clean energy potential – enough to build the next-generation renewable powerhouse and a greener, fairer future fuelled by sunshine and wind. By partnering with local experts, such as Pembani Remgro Infrastructure Managers, we aim to accelerate that future and create new green pathways.”