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For our clients looking to invest in the “green” energy sector, the African renewables market is occupying a growing space in strategic thinking. Projected GDP expansion and rapid population growth will drive up energy demand in Africa, which combined with the presence of rich renewable resources (including wind, solar, geothermal and hydropower) means that African renewables is seen as a clear growth market.

To help you navigate the investment landscape, we have produced a guide outlining recent developments and key considerations – regulatory advancements, financing opportunities and infrastructure upgrades. We have also highlighted some key challenges commonly experienced by developers and investors in the African renewables space to illustrate to you how they can be better anticipated and mitigated for successful project development.

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We hope that you find this guide useful. We are keen to speak with you about how we can help you achieve your strategic goals in the African renewable energy space. For more information, please contact any of the lawyers below or your usual Herbert Smith Freehills contact:

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Brigette Baillie

Partner, Johannesburg

Brigette Baillie
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Nina Bowyer

Managing Partner, EMEA, Paris

Nina Bowyer
Biddy Faber photo

Biddy Faber

Consultant, Johannesburg

Biddy Faber
Martin Kavanagh photo

Martin Kavanagh

Partner, London

Martin Kavanagh
Ross Lomax photo

Ross Lomax

Partner, Johannesburg

Ross Lomax
Rebecca Major photo

Rebecca Major

Partner, Paris

Rebecca Major
Bertrand Montembault photo

Bertrand Montembault

Partner, Paris

Bertrand Montembault
Régis Oréal photo

Régis Oréal

Managing Partner, Paris

Régis Oréal

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Brigette Baillie photo

Brigette Baillie

Partner, Johannesburg

Brigette Baillie
Nina Bowyer photo

Nina Bowyer

Managing Partner, EMEA, Paris

Nina Bowyer
Biddy Faber photo

Biddy Faber

Consultant, Johannesburg

Biddy Faber
Martin Kavanagh photo

Martin Kavanagh

Partner, London

Martin Kavanagh
Ross Lomax photo

Ross Lomax

Partner, Johannesburg

Ross Lomax
Rebecca Major photo

Rebecca Major

Partner, Paris

Rebecca Major
Bertrand Montembault photo

Bertrand Montembault

Partner, Paris

Bertrand Montembault
Régis Oréal photo

Régis Oréal

Managing Partner, Paris

Régis Oréal
Sarah Pollock photo

Sarah Pollock

Partner, London

Sarah Pollock
Brigette Baillie Nina Bowyer Biddy Faber Martin Kavanagh Ross Lomax Rebecca Major Bertrand Montembault Régis Oréal Sarah Pollock