results-based
inventory

GGF provides continuous stock to distributors who perform on their credit portfolio. The not-for-profit facility aims to stimulate local economic development while mitigating carbon emissions.

GGF ENSURES SOLAR DISTRIBUTORS GET SWIFT ACCESS TO INVENTORY

GGF is a not-for-profit facility that ensures the replacement of fuel generators - stimulating local economic development while mitigating carbon emissions. It provides stock to solar generator distributors to boost their sales. GGF provides technical assistance and digital loan portfolio management tools to distributors, rewarding best business practices.

features & benefits

fast access

through lean due diligence

low transaction costs

due to not-for-profit facility design

small initial tranches

scaling over time based on results

portfolio monitoring

to build track record

highlights

Small amounts and fast-tracked approval process

GGF drastically reduces the barriers to access financing for solar distributors thanks to lean, fast and efficient due diligence focused on sector specific metrics. It provides companies with payment terms on inventory up to 24 months.

data builds trust

GGF gathers data points to establish track records and build investor confidence through Prospect. This approach helps create a pipeline of capable distributors while fostering the growth of top performers.

scaling amount over time - based on results

Traditional financing provides companies with large tranches to buy inventory, pushing them to sell quickly. GGF, however, finances only the stock needed, allowing distributors to focus on quality sales and grow their business steadily at their own pace.

carbon finance gradually replacing grants as a first-loss cushion

The detailed monitoring of systems allows to measure and trace the carbon savings from fuel displacement. The monetization of these carbon savings provides the first loss layer necessary to de-risk the facility and lower its cost of capital.

Why GGF?

scaling the solar market is possible

The demand for larger solar systems is high, especially in off-grid and weak-grid areas.
Affordable and reliable solar technology is readily available, with a growing number of suppliers entering the market.
Furthermore, creditworthy distributors are actively engaged and eager to deliver high-quality solar products.

financing remains main bottleneck for growth

Smaller distributors face high barriers to access financing due to a combination of • missing track record • complex and lengthy due diligence • high transaction costs
The lack of financing limits the availability of stock, resulting in low adoption rate and limiting market growth.
GGF aims to reduce these complexities through lean, digital processes.

impact | for people, businesses & the climate

In Nigeria alone, approx. 20 million small fuel generators emit around 50 million tonnes of CO2 per year
For every solar generator installed, 15 tonnes of CO2 are mitigated over 5 years
Customers of solar generators save an estimated 1,700 USD over 5 years compared to a fuel generator; businesses are empowered by efficient, reliable energy supply
Improved health of business owners and staff through avoidance of pollution and noise
The energy transition creates new green jobs for solar installation and maintenance technicians

our team | bringing together financial and operational expertise

Our team has a wealth of experience in green investments and development finance across both private and public sectors. With over a decade of hands-on experience in the off-grid solar industry—managing sales, operations, and customer loan portfolios—the team possesses a strong, practical understanding of the sustainable energy access sector and its challenges meeting SDG7. GGF is passionate about accelerating the solar revolution and providing sustainable energy access while creating green jobs and mitigating climate change.

the investment committee

Astrid Manroth

Head, Global Infrastructure Facility, A G20 Initiative

Astrid is heading the Investment Committee at GGF. She brings 25 years of experience in development finance, specializing in infrastructure and climate finance in the public and private sectors in emerging markets. She has a track record of successful collaboration with partners—including governments, development organizations, and private investors—to deliver development impact through sustainable infrastructure. She is also a renowned expert in blended public-private finance. Astrid holds an MBA from the WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management in Germany and an MSc in Political Economy of Transition from the London School of Economics in the UK.

Christian Schattenmann

Head of Energy Access – Bamboo Capital Partners

Christian is Head of Energy Access at Bamboo Capital Partners. Over the last 25 years he led multiple equity and debt transactions, developed fund strategies, and managed the investment process from deal sourcing to portfolio management and exits. Specializing in energy access, Christian structured investments in various companies. He served as a board member and supported portfolio companies from startup stage to becoming large profitable companies with several thousand employees and over $300 million revenue. Christian also works with national governments and Multilateral Banks to design strategies for sector development funds and manages programs in countries from Haiti to Madagascar.

Ifeoma Malo

Founder and CEO, Clean Tech Hub Nigeria

Ifeoma Malo is an expert in organizational management with over 23 years of experience shaping policy and strategy in energy, public health, biotech, and infrastructure finance. She is the Co-Founder and CEO of Clean Technology Hub Nigeria. Previously, Ifeoma was the Country Director for Power for All, leading renewable energy initiatives in Nigeria, and served as Senior Technical Adviser to the Minister of Power, advancing electricity access. She is a fellow of multiple leadership programs, including the African Leadership PIA and Desmond Tutu Fellowships, and serves on several boards, including Greenpeace International and Access to Energy Institute.

scaling the market for all distributors

GGF is supplier agnostic and open for all solar products that are Verasol or IEC certified. GGF’s initial product scope is focused on solar generators with an intention to expand to other product segments.