Schneider Electric presents a number of tools and solutions facilitating access to energy in Africa at the Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) Energy Access Investment Forum 2023, Invest-Gate reports.

The event, which takes place in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, brings together private and public sector actors to expand access to energy, with a focus on sub-Saharan Africa.

During its participation in the forum, Schneider  Electric introduces the Gaia Energy Impact Fund, which is developed by the company in collaboration with Capital Croissance, Investisseurs&Partenaires, and Gaia Impact.

Gaia Energy Impact Fund is a venture capital fund tasked with expanding energy access, accelerating the adoption of renewable energy sources, and transforming the energy landscape in Africa.

“Through collaboration, innovative solutions, and strategic investments, we can effectively empower underserved communities with access to clean energy and long-term opportunities,” Albert Fuchet, Global VP of Access to Energy, Schneider Electric, says.

Furthermore, Schneider Electric showcased a range of innovative solutions to expand energy access on the sidelines of the event, including the HomayaHybrid and Homaya Pro, which are smart, solar-powered hybrid inverters designed to supply power to locations with limited access to the grid.

The company also presents EcoStruxure Energy Access Expert, which is a remote monitoring platform specifically designed for rural electrification to enhance the visibility of microgrid sites.