Renewables

Despite making a negligible contribution to global warming, Sub-Saharan Africa is suffering its effects more than anywhere else in the world. Changing rain patterns, increasing temperatures, more frequent storms and natural disasters are challenging already-vulnerable communities across the continent.

The urgent need to mitigate climate change, and falling technology costs, are driving many African countries to harness their rich renewable energy resources –  including solar, hydro, wind and geothermal – but significant infrastructure investment is needed to accelerate the growth of these sectors. This is a huge opportunity for the private sector.

At Maris we are developing scalable business models that generate compelling returns while absorbing the high-upfront costs of renewable energy. With investments in the commercial and industrial solar sector, hydro power, and electric transportation, our goal is to support environmentally sustainable development and accelerate Africa’s  transition to a low-carbon economy.