Gigawatt Global
Gigawatt Global Coöperatief U.A. is a multinational renewable energy company focused on the development and management of utility-scale solar fields in emerging markets. Gigawatt Global has a rich pipeline of renewable energy projects, providing solar, wind and hydro electricity, mostly in Africa. We delivered the first utility-scale solar electricity interconnection under the White House Power Africa program (in Rwanda), and were honored by the US State Department as a finalist for the Secretary of State’s ACE awards in Corporate Excellence/Sustainability. We opened our first field in the US, in Georgia, in June of 2016.
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- Business Type:
- Manufacturer
- Industry Type:
- Solar Energy
- Market Focus:
- Globally (various continents)
About Us
Gigawatt Global is committed to accelerating energy sustainability and independence in each local region it operates. In pursuit of this goal, Gigawatt Global’s strategy is to partner with energy financial partners, governments, development groups and institutions to structure socially responsible investments.
With offices and presence in Burundi, Ethiopia, Nigeria, S. Sudan, London and elsewhere, Gigawatt Global has established itself in East Africa, and is in the process of evaluating additional emerging markets for expansion.
Gigawatt Global has a long-standing relationship with the World Bank, IFC and OPIC. Gigawatt Global is proud to have been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in March 2015.