AFRIGREEN announces the signing of a $ 15m debt facility with WATT RENEWABLE CORPORATION

December 11, 2024

ECHOSYS INVEST is proud to announce the signing of a $ 15 m loan from AFRIGREEN DEBT IMPACT FUND to finance solar C&I projects by WATT Renewable Corporation.

AFRIGREEN is a leading investment fund managed by RGREEN INVEST and advised by ECHOSYS INVEST, focused on sustainable energy solutions and backed by prominent institutions including the European Investment Bank (EIB), the IFC – International Finance Corporation, BIO Belgian Investment Company for Developing Countries, FMO – Dutch entrepreneurial development bank, Proparco, Société Générale, and BNP Paribas.

“We are thrilled to partner with AFRIGREEN on this transformative journey to expand reliable and sustainable energy solutions across Africa,” said Oluwole Eweje, Managing Director of WATT Renewable Corporation.

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