The PRE-LEAP-RE consortium gathers 17 African and European partners covering a wide range of sectors: education/research, private sector, policy and funding. Indeed, the consortium is composed of organizations with complementary expertise and networks.
2iE is a higher education and research institute established by 14 countries in West and Central Africa. Its laboratories (Laboratory for Solar Energy and Energy Savings and Laboratory for Biomass and Biofuels) have participated in various AU-EU initiatives on renewable energies. Therefore, 2iE has a strong experience in both technical and policy aspects regarding RE in Africa.
AESG aims to contribute to the improvement of energy service in Africa. It understands the scarcity of sustainable energy access and strives to facilitate the best use of available energy resources for effective, efficient and sustainable energy outputs. Indeed, AESG has brought its expertise to different energy-related areas in more than 15 countries within and outside Africa. AESG has substantial insight into the African private sector in renewable energy (RE).
ANER is a leading actor in the definition and formulation of energy policy in general and renewable energies particularly. It contributes to the development of an attractive legislative and regulatory framework for the development of renewable energy (RE). ANER also participates in national and international RE project and raises awareness of the social and economic benefits of RE use.
ACU is the first international university network with over 500 members including over 100 members in Africa, many with RE expertise. The ACU has been at the vanguard of the Africa-Europe Partnership in science, technology and innovation working alongside the governing EU-AU High-Level Policy Dialogue, the HLPD Bureau, and the R&I Partnership on Food and Nutrition Security and Sustainable Agriculture.
CEA is a major actor in the development of sustainable energy technologies working to limit dependency on fossil fuel and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It has participated in several RE initiatives in Africa and its researchers have been publishing a wide range of RE related article with African partners.
DLR-PT, the Project Management Agency (PT) at the German Aerospace Centre (DLR) assists several German Federal Ministries in planning and implementing national research programmes in various thematic areas; providing political analysis and recommendations, and giving support for public relations and communication activities. DLR-PT has taken a leading role in developing and supporting P2P networks, including those between Africa and Europe such as the ERAfrica initiative and LEAP-Agri. Through its work in the RINEA project, DLR-PT has contributed to the development of the HLPD’s Roadmap on Climate Change and Sustainable Energy.
DST is the South African government’s department responsible for scientific research that aims to boost socioeconomic development in South Africa through research and innovation. It has different programmes and entities working side-by-side to accomplish innovative science. DST represents South Africa in the EU-AU High Level Policy Dialogue and is a member of the HLPD Bureau. In addition, DST has taken a leading role in developing and supporting joint programming efforts between Africa and Europe, such as the ERAfrica initiative and LEAP-Agri project.
EERA brings together over 250 research centres and universities and is one of the cornerstones of the European Strategic Energy Technology Plan (SET-Plan). EERA works closely with industry stakeholders with the aim of fostering world-class technology and innovation in Europe’s energy sector.
InnoEnergy is a pan-European organisation with an extensive network of educational, research and industrial partners. It supports and invests in every stage of the innovation process, and delivers impactful services and products for the energy system of the future. InnoEnergy is a successful case of common understanding and trust between the public and the private sector.
The University of Jyväskylä coordinates the Finnish University Partnership for international Development (UniPID), a network of Finnish universities cooperating in international projects, programmes and initiatives. Indeed, it is a major actor in providing support to the EU-AU High Level Policy Dialogue on Science, Technology, and Innovation and the R&I Partnership on Food and Nutrition Security and Sustainable Agriculture. JYU-UniPID has also been active in supporting the development of joint programming activities between European and African programme owners and managers, such as through the ERAfrica Initiative and LEAP-Agri project.
KINNO is focused on technology, innovation and entrepreneurship. The company aims at enhancing technology integration and innovation capacity, technology transfer and market uptake of research results in the energy sector. It also has established strong partnerships in several EU and non-EU countries with significant R&D activity and strategic importance for the EU.
LGI is a European innovation consultancy focused on the global energy and environmental transition. LGI has different services in lines with PRE-LEAP-RE project: conduct of research (WP1), public communication (WP3,4), project management office (WP4). It also has developed a wide European network composed by industrial and associations in the sector of energy.
The Directorate General for Scientific Research and Technological Development (DGRSDT) that is in charge of the Algerian scientific research and technological development under the auspices of the Ministry of High Education and Scientific Research (MHESR). Its mission is to improve how science, Technology and Innovation policies address societal needs. MHESR represents Algeria on the EU-AU High Level Policy Dialogue and has actively supported the development of its second priority on Climate Change and Sustainable Energy through its participation in the RINEA project.
NRF is a research funding agency that aims to promote research and human capital development through funding and the provision of the research infrastructure to facilitate the creation of knowledge, innovation and development in all fields of science. NRF works closely with DST on a number of strategic initiatives, including P2P networks focused on Africa, such as the ERAfrica initiative and the LEAP-Agri project.
NWO is the national research council of the Netherlands whose mission is to strengthen and encourage quality and innovation in scientific research and to further the impact of science on the society. NWO is an active member of P2P networks, including those focusing on European and African joint programming, such as the ERAfrica initiative and the LEAP-Agri project.
POLIMI, Politecnico di Milano, is a high ranked university with a strong internationalisation policy which has attracted people from more than 100 countries. Over the last 10 years, PoliMI has been involved in a number of EU and private funded projects on renewable energy in Africa. PoliMI has a very high rate of participation and success in the H2020 with over 190 research projects funded and, in the context of the ERC Sub-programme, the University won more than 16 Grants.
Through Strathmore Energy Research Center, Strathmore University, collaborates in high-quality research, technical training and project development services on renewable energy (RE) and RE technologies. It has developed knowledge of the local context in Kenya and in the Eastern African region and has participated in several RE projects. Along with POLIMI, SU is an academic focal point for the Africa Europe Energy Partnership.
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