Across Sub-Saharan Africa, the demand for clean, reliable electricity has never been higher. But for developers building the solutions, one challenge continues to slow down the pace: access to the right kind of capital.
While the technology, talent, and market demand are all in place, most distributed renewable energy (DRE) companies face a persistent financing gap: particularly when it comes to working capital. Equipment costs make up roughly 70% of project expenses, yet suppliers require full payment upfront, long before revenues begin. Traditional lenders offer little flexibility, and collateral requirements are often impossible for small and mid-sized developers to meet.
This is exactly where Odyssey Energy Solutions is making a difference.
A credit facility designed for Africa’s energy landscape
Odyssey’s supply chain credit facility is now actively supporting developers across 49 Sub-Saharan African countries, including key markets such as Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Ethiopia, Ghana, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia.
This facility offers up to $2.5 million per project in off-balance-sheet working capital, tailored specifically to the realities of clean energy projects on the continent. It requires no collateral, no legal fees, and no complex documentation: just fast, flexible credit aligned with project milestones.
The result? Developers can move faster, scale more effectively, and reduce delays tied to procurement bottlenecks.
Built for speed, scale, and simplicity
- Fast approvals: Eligible developers can secure approval in as little as 72 hours.
- Milestone-based financing: Credit aligns with procurement and construction timelines.
- Recurring credit model: As projects generate revenue, capital can be rolled into new builds.
- Procurement integration: Embedded into Odyssey’s platform, enabling better pricing, faster delivery, and reduced financial risk.
This facility supports mini-grid and micro-grid developers, solar home system providers, equipment manufacturers, EPCs, and asset operators, unlocking new potential across the whole clean energy value chain.
Reaffirming our commitment to Africa’s clean energy future
Africa needs $190 billion annually to meet its climate and energy goals, but still receives less than 2% of global clean energy investment. Odyssey’s model directly addresses this mismatch: providing the kind of practical, agile credit facility the sector needs to grow.
This isn’t a new announcement. It’s a reaffirmation of what we’ve started and what is already working, and a renewed focus on expanding access, scale, and impact across the region.
By removing financial bottlenecks, we’re enabling developers to do what they do best: deliver reliable, affordable, sustainable energy to the communities that need it most.
Got projects to kick off and need credit for your procurement? Contact us now, we’re here to help get things moving.
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