Shaping the Narrative for Renewable Energy in Africa
The Africa Green Transition PPP Fund is poised to make a significant impact on Africa's renewable energy landscape by providing the necessary financial and technical resources to support high-impact projects. Through strategic partnerships with key stakeholders the fund will foster economic resilience, promote sustainable development, and ensure Africa's energy future is green and secure.
To Drive Africa's Sustainable Development
To drive Africa's sustainable development by mobilizing investment into renewable energy and strategic infrastructure that strengthens energy security, economic resilience, and climate sustainability.
A Sustainable, Energy-Secure Africa
To create a sustainable, energy-secure Africa where renewable energy is the backbone of economic transformation.
Strategic Investment Areas
Utility-Scale Renewable Energy
Projects typically above 50MW, including solar PV, hydro, wind, and hybrid systems with battery storage.
Grid & Transmission Infrastructure
Regional interconnectors, substations, and cross-border energy trading platforms supporting Africa's power pools.
Institutional Platform. African Focus.
Portfolio Allocation
New renewable energy and transmission infrastructure projects
Existing infrastructure upgrades and expansions
Technology Mix
A Luxembourg-Based Institutional Platform
AGTPF is structured as a Luxembourg Reserved Alternative Investment Fund (RAIF) in the legal form of a Société d'Investissement à Capital Variable (SICAV) — an internationally recognized, flexible, and institutionally credible platform for mobilizing long-term capital into renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure across Africa.
Umbrella Fund Architecture
The Fund is established as an umbrella SICAV-RAIF, enabling the creation of multiple compartments (sub-funds) under a single legal platform. Each compartment operates independently with its own:
This umbrella model allows AGTPF to accommodate a diversified pipeline of African infrastructure opportunities while maintaining a unified governance, reporting, and oversight framework at fund level.
Umbrella Compartments
Renewable Energy Compartment
Focused on utility-scale and distributed renewable energy assets across Africa, including solar, wind, hydro, hybrid systems, and battery energy storage.
Grid & Transmission Compartment
Targeting transmission infrastructure, substations, interconnectors, and grid modernization projects that support regional power integration and reliability.
Energy Access & Mini-Grid Compartment
Designed to finance decentralized energy systems, mini-grids, productive-use energy, and last-mile electrification solutions for underserved communities and productive sectors.
Strategic Infrastructure & Impact Compartments
Potential future compartments targeting climate-resilient infrastructure, industrial energy solutions, social infrastructure linked to energy access, or blended-finance impact windows.
Renewable Energy Compartment — In Detail
One of the core compartments under AGTPF, the Renewable Energy Compartment invests purely in renewable energy plants in Africa. It focuses on bankable projects that contribute directly to the continent's clean energy transition and economic competitiveness:
The objective is to deploy capital into infrastructure-grade renewable assets capable of delivering long-term value creation, measurable climate impact, and scalable development outcomes.
Governance Framework
AGTPF is designed with a disciplined institutional governance model aligned with international fund standards. Investment decisions are led by the Fund's management team, in consultation with an Expert Committee composed of professionals with substantial international, sector-specific, and African market experience.
This structure supports institutional participation while ensuring that investment deployment remains commercially disciplined and development-oriented.
Expert Committee
Composed of professionals with substantial international, sector-specific, and African market experience, the Expert Committee provides independent oversight and guidance on investment decisions.
Robust Due Diligence
Every investment undergoes rigorous technical, financial, legal, and environmental due diligence to ensure bankability and alignment with fund objectives.
Luxembourg Regulatory Compliance
Full compliance with applicable Luxembourg legal and regulatory requirements, overseen by the CSSF (Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier).
Risk Management & Oversight
Structured risk management processes and portfolio oversight mechanisms ensure disciplined capital deployment and investor protection.
Aligned with Africa's Continental Agenda
Strategic partnerships are central to the success of AGTPF. Collaboration with stakeholders such as AUDA-NEPAD ensures alignment with continental development priorities, regional integration frameworks, and Africa-led infrastructure agendas.
African Single Electricity Market (AfSEM)
Continental electricity market integration framework driving cross-border power trade across Africa.
Continental Power System Master Plan (CMP)
The strategic blueprint for developing and integrating Africa's power systems at a continental scale.
Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA)
The flagship continental infrastructure programme coordinating energy, transport, and ICT development.
Agenda 2063
The AU's long-term vision for energy security, industrialization, and climate resilience across the continent.
AUDA-NEPAD Partnership
AGTPF's partnership with AUDA-NEPAD enhances the relevance, legitimacy, and impact of the Fund's investment strategy across African markets. This collaboration ensures alignment with continental development priorities and Africa-led infrastructure agendas, reinforcing the Fund's commitment to sustainable and inclusive growth.
A World-Leading Jurisdiction for Fund Structuring
Luxembourg remains one of the world's leading jurisdictions for cross-border investment fund structuring. For AGTPF, the Luxembourg RAIF model provides the ideal framework for creating an investment vehicle that is both globally credible and deeply aligned with Africa's infrastructure priorities.
A Scalable, Modular Infrastructure Platform
Through its umbrella structure, AGTPF provides investors with access to a scalable and modular infrastructure platform capable of hosting multiple investment strategies under one institutional umbrella — enabling participation in Africa's green transition through a structure built for institutional-grade capital.
Compartment-Level Specialization
Each sub-fund operates with its own investment strategy, portfolio composition, and risk-return profile.
Institutional Governance
Luxembourg-grade governance, disciplined investment selection, and full regulatory compliance.
Strategic Regional Alignment
Aligned with AUDA-NEPAD, AfSEM, PIDA, and Agenda 2063 continental development priorities.
Long-Term Infrastructure Exposure
Infrastructure-grade assets delivering stable, long-term value creation across African markets.
Measurable Environmental & Developmental Impact
Capital channeled into projects that strengthen energy systems, expand clean generation, and support sustainable growth.
Key Milestones
PIDA WEEK 2024
PIDA WEEK 2024 call to action for the fund inception.
Mission 300 DAR
Mission 300 DAR. Launch of Phase 3 of the Continental Power Systems Master Plan.
Addis: Private Sector Roundtables
Addis: AGTPF participated in private sector roundtables.
Paris: Africa Energy Week Panel Session
Paris: Africa Energy Week panel session on the fund.
Africa MED Business Forum
Africa MED Business Forum.
28th October 2025 — MOU Signing with AUDA-NEPAD
28th October 2025 — Official signing of the MOU with AUDA-NEPAD at the Luanda Finance Summit.
24th February 2026 Premarketing Notification
Premarketing Notification by the AIFM One Solution, registered and confirmed by regulator CSSF (Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier, Luxembourg).
Energy Indaba Cape Town
Energy Indaba Cape Town: Preparation for official launch with AUDA-NEPAD (3–5 March).
Luxembourg Regulatory Approval & Licensing
Luxembourg Regulatory Approval & Licensing.
Launch of the Fund
Launch of the Fund on the sidelines of the World Bank Spring Meeting in New York (13–15 April).
Africa Green Transition PPP Fund Team
A team of experienced professionals in finance, energy, and development with deep institutional relationships across the continent and globally.
Fund Team
Wolfgang Kröpfl
Director GP
AGTPF
Managing Director of enso GmbH since its founding in 1999. With over 30 years of experience in asset management, project development, and automation technology in the energy sector, he is responsible for M&A, acquisitions, and the Group's operational expansion.
Ukundi Vanessa Baldwin
Director GP
AGTPF
Tanzanian business leader and renewable energy strategist, serving as CEO and Director of CATA Energy Co. Ltd. Co-founder of AGTPF, a blended finance platform under formation in partnership with AUDA-NEPAD to mobilize private investment for sustainable energy and grid infrastructure across Africa.
Birgit Hochenegger
Director GP
AGTPF
After working for the European Commission, served as CFO of the Pankl Group and HTI Group. In 2009, joined the enso Group as CFO. In 2020, appointed Vice-Rector for Finance, Digitalization, and Law at the Medical University of Graz.
Eryn Zander
Director GP — Governance, Risk & Compliance
RC
Independent board director and corporate governance specialist based in Luxembourg with 25+ years of experience across investment funds, private equity, and sustainable finance. Serves as Non-Executive Director on regulated funds and climate-focused platforms. MBA from INSEAD, executive governance training at INSEAD, and Sustainable Finance certification from Cambridge.
Patrick Horend
Director GP — Financial Structuring
AGTPF
Internationally recognized financial expert in the structuring of platforms, funds, and financing instruments across numerous asset classes. Previously at Dresdner Kleinwort and Abu Dhabi Investment Council, managing transactions valued at over €5 billion.
Expert Committee
Dr. Gilbert Frizberg
Expert Committee
Frizberg Group / F/Energies
CEO and shareholder of the Frizberg Group, bringing over 120 years of family tradition in the energy sector. Served on the Supervisory Board of Verbund AG for over 15 years, including 10 years as Chairman. Former member of the Austrian National Council.
Dr. Karl Rose
Expert Committee
University of Graz / Energie Steiermark AG
Professor of Strategic Management at the University of Graz and Chairman of Energie Steiermark AG. Former Senior Vice President at ADNOC and Chief Strategist at Royal Dutch Shell, with prior roles at the World Energy Council and OMV AG. Founder of Strategy Lab GmbH, advising on strategic foresight, energy transitions, and sustainable development.
Lada Strelnikova
Expert Committee
Lada Strelnikova is an experienced investment professional with more than 20 years in asset management, sustainable finance and fund management. She held senior investment roles at DWS and Deutsche Asset Management, including Lead Investment Manager for the European Energy Efficiency Fund and Investment Manager for the Global Climate Partnership Fund. Her expertise includes fund structuring, sustainable investments and renewable energy financing.
Dr. Jauad El Kharraz
Expert Committee
WECEN
Seasoned water–energy–climate expert with over 25 years of experience. Founder and CEO of WECEN. Previously served as Executive Director of RCREEE (2021–2024) and Director of Research at MEDRC in Oman (2015–2020).
Simbini Tichakunda
Principal Programme Officer — Energy
AUDA-NEPAD
Leads AUDA-NEPAD's PIDA energy infrastructure initiatives across Africa, guiding projects from concept through to financial close. Specialises in PPPs, SPVs, and investment mobilisation. Holds an MBA from the University of Cumbria, a BEng in Chemical Engineering, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Project Finance from Middlesex University.
Investment Advisor Team
Stefan Fröschl
Project Sourcing
AGTPF
Austrian engineer and project developer with extensive experience working with renewable energy systems and the integration of sustainable technologies into international markets, particularly in Africa.
Jürgen Gaisberger
Head of Analysts
Head of Analysts providing rigorous financial analysis and investment research to support the Africa Green Transition PPP Fund's investment decision-making process.
Michael Mogopa
Investment Advisor
Pyro Carbon Energy / CATA Energy
Botswana-based energy, mining, and technology executive with over 30 years of experience. Founder and Director of Pyro Carbon Energy and African Astra (Pty) Ltd. Board Member of CATA Energy Ltd and Non-Executive Director at Okavango Diamond Company.
Marks Ntsoko
Investment Advisor
Prime Business Capital
Managing Partner at Prime Business Capital (PB Capital), spearheading strategic investment initiatives spanning infrastructure, renewable energy, mining, and sustainable development across Africa.
Therance Ndisanga
Investment Advisor
AUDA-NEPAD
Programme Officer for Energy at AUDA-NEPAD, advancing PIDA and AfSEM energy programmes. Works with RECs, governments, and development partners on renewable energy deployment, cross-border electricity trade, and bankable project preparation aligned with Africa's Agenda 2063.
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