Energy & Clean Technology Practice

Re-engineering the Energy Future

Through Innovation, Technology, and Strategy

We are a specialist Energy & Clean Technology Consulting Practice under Sahara Consult, supporting governments, utilities, investors, and enterprises to navigate the energy transition through world-class advisory, implementation support, and innovation-led solutions.

Our Focus

Our focus across Africa & frontier markets

We sit at the intersection of energy systems, digital technologies, climate strategy, and investment, with a strong focus on renewables, clean energy, and emerging energy technologies.

We combine global thinking with local execution capability.

Advisory

Strategy, policy, finance, and market design.

Implementation

Execution support, delivery, and capability building.

Innovation

Digital platforms, analytics, and pilot programmes.

Investment

Deal structuring and climate-aligned financing.

What We Do

End-to-end energy solutions that are commercially viable, technologically sound, and climate-aligned.

1. Energy Strategy & Policy Advisory

  • Energy transition and decarbonisation roadmaps
  • National and sectoral energy master plans
  • Utility reform and market design
  • Regulatory and institutional strengthening
  • Energy security and resilience strategies

2. Clean & Renewable Energy Advisory

  • Solar, wind, hydro, biomass, and hybrid systems
  • Off-grid, mini-grid, and energy access solutions
  • Clean cooking and productive use of energy
  • Energy storage and emerging technologies
  • Climate-aligned infrastructure development

3. Energy Innovation & Digitalisation

  • Digital energy platforms and data systems
  • Smart grids and demand-side management
  • Energy analytics and decision-support tools
  • Innovation ecosystems and pilot programmes
  • Technology scouting and deployment support

4. Investment & Transaction Advisory

  • Feasibility studies and bankability assessments
  • PPP structuring and transaction support
  • Climate finance and blended finance advisory
  • Investor readiness and deal structuring
  • Donor-funded and development finance projects

5. Programme & Project Implementation

  • Programme design and management
  • Project preparation and delivery support
  • Monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL)
  • Institutional capacity building
  • Risk management and governance support

Who We Work With

Partners across policy, investment, and innovation.

Governments and public institutionsEnergy utilities and regulatorsDevelopment partners and climate fundsInvestors and financial institutionsEnergy developers and private sector firmsInnovation hubs and technology providers

Why Sahara Consult - Energy Practice

  • Innovation-led solutions integrated into every engagement
  • Execution-focused delivery from advisory to implementation
  • Africa-grounded, globally benchmarked expertise
  • Trusted ecosystem builder across policy and investment
  • Backed by the Sahara Ventures Group ecosystem

How We Work

Data-driven, client-centred, impact-oriented.

Our consulting model blends rigorous diagnostics with global benchmarks and local execution capability, delivering practical recommendations that are implementable, not theoretical.

Our Consulting Model

01Rigorous diagnostics and fact-based analysis
02Global benchmarks adapted to local realities
03Multidisciplinary teams combining strategy, technology, and delivery
04Practical recommendations that are implementable, not theoretical

Leadership & Partnerships

Led by senior energy and innovation professionals, the practice collaborates with sector experts, technology innovators, and international advisory and research institutions.

Principles

Client-centred collaboration and shared outcomes
Impact orientation across policy, investment, and delivery
Global thinking paired with local execution capability

Our Impact Ambition

Accelerate the clean energy transition with measurable outcomes.

We focus on high-impact action areas that turn climate ambition into practical, positive momentum.

Accelerate the clean energy transition

Scale practical renewable projects that deliver near-term decarbonization results.

Unlock investment into sustainable energy systems

Direct capital to resilient infrastructure with transparent impact milestones.

Improve energy access, affordability, and resilience

Expand reliable power options that support communities and local businesses.

Support climate-aligned growth and innovation

Build long-term momentum through partnerships, digital tools, and market innovation.