For our clients looking to invest in the “green” energy sector, the African renewables market is occupying a growing space in strategic thinking. Projected GDP expansion and rapid population growth will drive up energy demand in Africa, which combined with the presence of rich renewable resources (including wind, solar, geothermal and hydropower) means that African renewables is seen as a clear growth market.
To help you navigate the investment landscape, we have produced a guide outlining recent developments and key considerations – regulatory advancements, financing opportunities and infrastructure upgrades. We have also highlighted some key challenges commonly experienced by developers and investors in the African renewables space to illustrate to you how they can be better anticipated and mitigated for successful project development.
We hope that you find this guide useful. We are keen to speak with you about how we can help you achieve your strategic goals in the African renewable energy space. For more information, please contact any of the lawyers below or your usual Herbert Smith Freehills contact:
Brigette Baillie
Partner, Head of Energy, Africa, Johannesburg
Nina Bowyer
Managing Partner, EMEA, Paris
Martin Kavanagh
Partner, Head of Projects, Energy and Infrastructure, UK and EMEA, London
Ross Lomax
Partner, Johannesburg
Rebecca Major
Partner, Head of Energy, Europe, Paris
Bertrand Montembault
Partner, Paris
Régis Oréal
Managing Partner, Paris Office, Paris
Sarah Pollock
Partner, Head of Energy Sector, London
Key contacts
Brigette Baillie
Partner, Head of Energy, Africa, Johannesburg
Nina Bowyer
Managing Partner, EMEA, Paris
Martin Kavanagh
Partner, Head of Projects, Energy and Infrastructure, UK and EMEA, London
Ross Lomax
Partner, Johannesburg
Rebecca Major
Partner, Head of Energy, Europe, Paris
Bertrand Montembault
Partner, Paris
Régis Oréal
Managing Partner, Paris Office, Paris
Sarah Pollock
Partner, Head of Energy Sector, London
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