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Mission Accomplished: Looking back on a legacy built on strong teamwork and collaborations

Mission Accomplished: Looking back on a legacy built on strong teamwork and collaborations

by | Nov 24, 2025 | News

 

Mission complete: marking the end of SESA, a journey defined by teamwork and tangible impact

 

29 partners – 17 use cases – 9 countries – 2 open calls –  201 applications – 2 6-week mentorship programmes – 12 companies selected – over 997K€ distributed via service agreements, and more!

 

We are immensely proud to announce the formal conclusion of the SESA project after a successful 4-year journey. This achievement belongs to the wonderful collaborative spirit between our consortium and our particularly innovative African partners. Our gratitude goes out to all 29 European and African partners, including the nine core African countries from the project: Kenya, Ghana, South Africa, Malawi, Morocco, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda and Tanzania, who worked together to co-develop and validate clean energy solutions. This cross-continental collaboration was the true core of SESA’s success!

 

A tangible impact and scalable solutions

The SESA project’s success was defined by the practical solutions co-developed and validated in real-world settings. Across our partner countries, we successfully validated many use cases demonstrating scalable clean energy solutions focused on access, reliability, and productive use.

 

  • 17 Successful Use Cases Validated: These were successfully tested and refined sustainable energy technologies tailored to local needs, from innovative solar-powered cooling systems for agriculture to smart grid solutions for mini-grids.
  • Empowering Local Communities: Beyond technology, the project prioritised local economic growth. The SESA solutions directly benefited local communities with 600+ people trained and 217 jobs created, improving energy reliability and creating new income-generating opportunities.
  • Commitment to Entrepreneurship: Through the Call for Entrepreneurs and Incubator Programme, we selected and supported 12 innovative companies across Africa, distributing over 997K€ to help them scale their proven clean energy products and services.

Our shared legacy: resources for the future

While the project has concluded, the results of this teamwork are available for the global community: indeed, we firmly believe that this knowledge will drive the next wave of sustainable innovation in Africa. All project resources, knowledge, and tools remain publicly accessible for download and consultation.

Key deliverables ensuring this legacy include:

  • The SESA Toolbox: A comprehensive online platform that includes publications, manuals, and best practices, making the project’s knowledge publicly accessible.
  • Sustainable Energy Solutions Catalogue: An online repository of sustainable energy solutions tailored for African contexts, offering detailed technical and financial information.
  • Innovative Business Models: A collection of business models designed to facilitate the adoption and scalability of sustainable energy technologies in Africa.
  • Communities of Practice (CoPs): Establishing networks of stakeholders, including researchers and practitioners, who will continue to collaborate and share knowledge to advance sustainable energy development.

Dissemination and capacity building

To ensure the insights from our four years of work are maximised:

  • The SESA Final Event provided a concluding gathering to showcase key achievements and foster future collaborations in the sustainable energy sector.
  • The project produced numerous Scientific Publications in academic journals, disseminating SESA’s findings and methodologies to the global scientific community.
  • We delivered extensive Capacity Building Courses, training programs, and workshops aimed at equipping individuals and organisations with the skills and knowledge needed to develop, implement, and manage sustainable energy projects.

Thank you for making this vision a reality and long live African sustainable energy solutions for Africa!

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Business Model – South Africa E-mobility

by | Oct 28, 2025 | Business Models

Business Model – South Africa E-mobility

Summary

Alicedale, a rural town in South Africa, faces major challenges including high unemployment, poor transport access, unreliable electricity, and limited amenities. To address these issues, the SESA project established a Living Lab featuring a solar energy center and two micro-electric vehicles for passenger and cargo transport. This initiative promotes affordable mobility and renewable energy adoption. The solar center uses second-life EV batteries for off-grid energy storage, while the vehicles support community transport needs. The project aims to improve quality of life and serve as a replicable model for similar communities in other South African provinces and across Africa.

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Business Model – Morocco E-mobility

by | Oct 28, 2025 | Business Models

Business Model – Morocco E-mobility

Summary

The SESA Urban Living Lab in Morocco promotes electric mobility to reduce transport-related CO₂ emissions and improve urban air quality. Led by Green Energy Park (GEP) and local partner POGO, the initiative deployed 40 electric scooters across the cities of Marrakech, Agadir, Fez, Benguerir, and Casablanca. Originally aimed at supporting female students, the project expanded to broader user groups. Over 25 months, the e-scooter traveled 650,000 km, saving 51 tons of CO₂ and prompting the planting of 650 trees. The initiative aligns with national sustainability strategies and UN SDGs, offering a scalable, eco-friendly alternative to conventional motorcycles.

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Business Model – Malawi Irrigation

by | Oct 28, 2025 | Business Models

Business Model – Malawi Irrigation

Summary

SEE in Malawi has implemented an innovative lease-to-own business model for solar-powered irrigation systems targeting smallholder rice farmers in Northern Malwai. Smart Energy Enterprise (SEE) was contracted through an open call by Siemens Foundation under the SESA project and has received support from the SESA incubator program. Throughout the SESA project, SEE introduced the Kanyumba Solar Irrigation Package, designed for rice farming using surface water sources. The model enables farmers to pay in instalments aligned with harvest cycles, improving affordability and accessibility. Embedded digital management systems, after-sales services, and strategic partnerships with financial institutions and NGOs enhance sustainability. SEE managed to demonstrate viability of their approach within the SESA project period.

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Business Model – Malawi Briquetting

by | Oct 28, 2025 | Business Models

Business Model – Malawi Briquetting

Summary

The SESA Malawi Living Lab demonstrates a briquetting business model that transforms agricultural waste—specifically sunflower stalks— into clean cooking fuel. Implemented by Going Green who is working with 200 farmer clubs (5,000 smallholder farmers) to produce sunflower oil and cake. GG provides certified seeds and agronomic support, ensuring high- quality yields. After harvest, GG purchases the produce at competitive prices to maintain farmer loyalty. As part of the SESA project, Going Green diversified its business by expanding into briquette production from sunflower stalks, and this way advancing circular economy practices through the reuse of agricultural residues.

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