BUILDING BUSINESSES
CREATING IMPACT

WHO WE ARE

  • Through Kigeni Energy we build, own and operate renewable energy
    generation plants across Southern Africa.
  • Through our range of private equity and growth funds we provide funding to grow and develop innovative businesses across Africa and Europe.
  • Through Kigeni Advisory we assist clients in taking infrastructure projects
    from inception to completion through providing strategic funding advice,
    financing, project management and treasury services.

KIGENI 2021 and 2022

Mobius Energy system recognized by AP Moller at COP 28
December 7, 2023
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In July 2023, AP Moller won the “Supply Chain Environmental Sustainability” Award from the Africa Supply Chain Excellence Awards for its use of Mobius’s Solar for Refrigerated Trucks. After a two-year trial project they found that a Mobius system could run the fridge and tail lift continuously over 12 hours, without using any diesel. This saves 2.4 tons of CO2 per vehicle per month.

 

Rand Merchant Bank acquires 25% of Ubiquity Energy
March 24, 2023
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Rand Merchant Bank acquires 25% of Ubiquity Energy which is the holding company of the Energy Exchange of Southern Africa as well as stakes in various other Kigeni energy projects. For more details see here.

Kigeni Energy energizes its latest 4.9 MW solar generation site
March 9, 2023
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Kigeni commissions its new 4,900 MW Solar PV plant on the roof of the Old Mutual Head Office

Central Energy Fund acquires a 10% stake in Tetra4 for ZAR1bn
May 5, 2022
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CEF acquires a 10% stake in Renergen subsidiary Tetra4 for ZAR1bn and Renergen reports a 37% increase in revenue. For further details see this article and this article.

Kigeni Energy completes 2.1 MW solar rooftop plant for Wispeco Aluminium
February 2, 2022
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Kigeni commissioned its new 2,100 MW Solar PV plant on the roof of Wispeco’s factory

Kigeni Energy collaborates with the East London Industrial Development Zone and German Chamber
December 1, 2021
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Renergen signs first ever helium forward trading contract
October 18, 2021
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Renergen signs a $26m forward sale contract with Argonon Helium aimed at creating a helium spot market. For more details see this article.

Energy Exchange of South Africa signs a $152m deal with Mediclinic International
September 3, 2021
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Energy Exchange of South Africa signs a deal to provide Mediclinic International with $152m of renewable energy. For more details see this Sens Announcement or this article.

Kigeni Energy energizes its new 1,350 kwp plant on the roof of Adam Tas
April 21, 2021
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Kigeni commissioned its new 1,350 Solar PV plant on the roof of Adam Tas

Kigeni Energy energizes it’s new 630 kwp plant on the roof of Sunbake Nelspruit
April 19, 2021
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Kigeni Energy commissioned it’s new 630 kwp solar PV plant on the roof of Sunbake Nelspruit.

Remgro announces it’s new joint venture with Kigeni and the Phembani Group to accelerate Africa’s Clean Energy transition
March 26, 2021
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At Remgro’s interim results presentation the Remgro CEO, Jannie Durand, announces as a flagship item Remgro’s joint venture with Kigeni and Phembani Group to accelerate Africa’s clean energy transition. More information is available in this Business Day article.

Kigeni’s 4.9MW Solar Generation Plant on the Old Mutual Pinelands Building has passed the public notification process
March 18, 2021
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This is the the largest rooftop Commercial or Industrial solar plant in the Western Cape. More information can be found in this Independent Online article.

Kigeni Holdings launches the Kigeni Mezo fund
January 29, 2021
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Kigeni launches the new Kigeni Mezo fund, a Mezzanine Debt Infrastructure Fund. Kigeni Mezo was fully subscribed at launch.

Kigeni Energy energizes it’s new Solar PV plants on the roofs of Distell Wadeville and Nederberg Sites
January 21, 2021
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Kigeni Energy commissioned it’s new solar PV plants at the Distell Wadeville and Nederberg sites for a combined 2045kWP .

Kigeni and Portugal Ventures Portugal Gateway Golden Visa VC Fund reaches first close
January 19, 2021
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DYDX Remote Working Report to assist Investment Strategy
October 22, 2020
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An associated company of Kigeni’s, DYDX, has released a remote working report that we are using to help advise investment strategy in the wake of COVID and paradigm shifting changes in start-up work patterns.

Kigeni Energy energizes it’s new Solar PV plant on the roof of Millennia Park
September 29, 2020
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Kigeni Energy commissioned it’s new solar PV plant on the roof of the Remgro Head Office in Millennia Park

Kigeni Energy energizes its new 511kwp solar PV plant on the roof of Vector Peninsula
September 7, 2020
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Kigeni Energy commissioned its 511kWp Vector Logistics Peninsula Solar PV plant. The plant will save Vector 680t of CO2e per annum.

Launch of Portugal Gateway Growth fund, in partnership with Portugal Ventures
August 31, 2020
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Portugal Gateway Fund provides investors with access to a Portuguese Golden Visa and to a portfolio of  proven and rapidly growing businesses. It provides businesses with international expansion capital and support in  globalizing.

Mobius Energy Technologies (Pty) Ltd First Prototype installed
August 19, 2020
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Mobius’ regenerative solar driven lithium battery solutions for refrigerated transport are global leaders in this area. The first Beta version is now installed and going through robust live testing.

Kigeni Energy is a member of the Southern African Alternative Energy Association
August 1, 2020
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Kigeni is a member of the Southern African Alternative Energy Association.

Dawn Park and Bethlehem Shopping Mall Solar PV Plants Commissioned
July 30, 2020
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Kigeni Energy commissioned the first two PV sites in its Eris portfolio in partnership with Terra Firma and MMI. The Dawn Park site is 625kWp and the Bethlehem site is 204kWp

One Year Anniversary of Renergen Ltd listing on the ASX
June 30, 2020
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Share price up 23% in the 12 months since listing and market capitalization (on JSE and ASX combined) of AUD 180m.

Kigeni Energy Plant Expansion on the Old Mutual Head Office
May 16, 2020
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Kigeni Energy starts work on expanding it’s existing 1.3MW solar plant on the roof of the Old Mutual Pinelands building to a size of 3.7mw. This will the second biggest roof top PV plant in South Africa once completed and amongst the 20 largest in the world.

Vida Verde completes its first utility management financial technology project
March 15, 2020
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The completion of its end-to-end building utility management project in Wynberg Cape Town. The project includes PV solar, smart electrical metering, water meters, demand management and e-wallet payment system for the collection of electricity, water and rent.

Yo Uganda and Mastercard announce a partnership payment ecosystem
February 15, 2020
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Yo! Uganda and Mastercard announce a partnership to develop a payment ecosystem to collect school fees using the Yo! Payment Gateway. The aim is to connect 2,000 schools per year to the payment platform.

OUR BUSINESSES

Kigeni provides: Green Energy Initiatives and Solutions; Infrastructure, Expansion and Venture Capital Funding, and; Infrastructure Advisory Services.

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Strategic Partners and Investors

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