We focus on developing and operating renewable power assets in emerging markets, including solar, wind, small scale hydroelectric, geothermal and battery storage (BESS) technologies .
From the blueprint to operation
Energy is the key to economic and social development. This is the central conviction that guides our work.
Focus
Improve energy access in Africa by investing in power generation, with a focus on renewable energies and distributed utility-scale and commercial and industrial (C&I) projects.
Sector Targeted
Renewable energies, mid and large utility-scale power projects and mid and large C&I projects.
Investment Stage
We focus on deploying capital at project level, coupling operating assets with co-developing projects through strategic partnerships.
Long term perspective
Our strategy is to constitute a leading regional platform as a long-term independent power producer (IPP), building a sustained presence in Africa’s energy landscape.
Geographies
We invest across the African continent, with a focus on regions where power access is limited and renewable energy can drive long-term development.
Our goal is to build a platform across the African continent that will sustainably produce energy for local utilities as well as for the industrial sector.
Strengthened by strategic partnerships, our projects ensure we create lasting and positive impact. At the core of our development approach, lies the commitment to empower local communities.
50
Operated power capacity:
150
Agreements signed with utilities:
650
Power capacity under development:
Delivering clean energy across Africa
Powering the future: 1000 MW by 2030
We are committed to accelerating clean energy deployment across Africa. By 2030, our ambition is to have 1000 MW of renewable capacity in operation—delivering reliable, sustainable power to underserved communities and industries across the continent.
Project locations:
Mali, West Africa
Senegal
Sierra Leone
Our projects
Kita Solar FarmMali, West Africa
50MWp
In operation
Kita Solar Farm
Located some 180 km west of Bamako, in Mali’s Kayes Region, this 50 MWp solar plant injected its first kilowatt-hours into the Malian power grid in March 2020. The Kita solar plant, which we acquired from Akuo Energy in 2025, is actively contributing to the rate of the country’s electrification, an essential parameter for economic and social development.
Location:
Mali, West AfricaOperating power:
50MWpStatus:
In operation
TambacoundaSenegal 100MWp180MWhIn development
Tambacounda
Located in eastern Senegal, the Tambacounda solar farm is currently under development and is designed to deliver up to 100 MW of clean energy. The project also includes a 180 MWh battery storage system to ensure a stable and reliable power supply. Tambacounda supports Senegal’s national renewable energy strategy and aligns with broader regional efforts to expand access to sustainable electricity. Once operational, the project is expected to provide clean energy to thousands of homes and businesses across the region.
Location:
Senegal Operating power:
100MWpStorage capacity:
180MWhStatus:
In development
NewtonSierra Leone26MWp16MWhIn development
Newton
This project is in development, located in the west of Sierra Leone and approximately 20 miles from Freetown. This solar farm will operate at a capacity of 26MW and will include battery storage capacity for up to 16MW.
Location:
Sierra LeoneOperating power:
26MWpStorage capacity:
16MWhStatus:
In developmentImpact
As part of our commitment to responsible development, we commission third-party Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs) before each project to identify potential risks and impacts and ensure that local feedback is heard and integrated early on.
This approach supports our broader goal of enhancing local value creation and reinforcing every project with meaningful corporate social responsibility initiatives.
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Meet the people behind Energy for Africa
With over 15 years of experience in the energy sector and the oil & gas industry, Kevin has served in different position abroad, including in Gabon, Cameroon, and the United Kingdom, as Projects Director and Operations Manager with a proven track record of leading international and African-based projects, ensuring efficient operations, strategic growth, and cross-cultural team leadership. Kevin holds a double master degree in chemistry and petroleum engineering.
Johann brings over two decades of international experience in the energy and infrastructure sectors. After seven years in civil engineering and maritime works, he transitioned to the oil & gas industry, where he spent 16 years developing strong operational expertise.
His career has taken him across diverse geographies—from France to Latin America (Guatemala, Colombia) and Central Africa (Angola, Gabon, DRC)—where he has led infrastructure development projects, optimized production assets, and managed field operations. Johann has held progressive leadership roles, including Field Engineer, Production Manager, and Operation Manager, notably within the Perenco Group.
He holds a degree in Civil and Maritime Engineering.
As Development Manager at Taranis Energy for Africa, Thomas leads the development of renewable projects across Africa, overseeing the full development cycle from securing to financing. He manages a multidisciplinary team based in Paris and Dakar, driving the company’s renewable energy expansion throughout the continent.
Prior to joining Taranis, Thomas spent nearly ten years at Akuo Energy, where he held several key leadership positions. As Solar Technology Director, and later as COO Africa, he was instrumental in deploying large-scale renewable energy projects across the globe, managing both technical development and strategic operations.
Thomas holds a Master of Science in Renewable Energy and Project Management from École Polytechnique, and an Engineer’s degree in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering from École Centrale de Lyon.
Cheikhou has 9 years of experience in corporate finance. He has been previously Chief Financial Officer of Akuo’s Africa division since 2020. Cheikhou joined Akuo at the start of his professional career. He holds a master’s degree from ISC Paris, after obtaining his bachelor’s degree at the Central Bank of West African States. Since Taranis acquired Akuo’s African activities, he has remained Regional Finance Manager and is also involved project origination in West Africa. Originally from Senegal, Cheikhou is based at the local office in Dakar.
Marcellin is a Senior Project Manager at Taranis Energy for Africa, where he supports the development of utility-scale renewable energy projects across the continent, with a focus on solar PV, storage, and hybrid systems. He contributes to project development in partnership with local and international stakeholders.Prior to joining Taranis, Marcellin spent nearly eight years at Akuo Energy, a French independent power producer, contributing to the development of solar, storage, and rural mini-grid projects in Africa. He began his career with internships at SUEZ and SNCF, focusing on hydraulic modeling and energy efficiency. Marcellin holds a Master’s degree in engineering from École des Mines de Saint-Étienne.
Nicolas is a Senior Project Manager at Taranis Energy for Africa, where he leads the development of utility-scale solar and battery hybrid projects in West Africa. He brings over eight years of experience in the energy sector, with a background in project management and business development.
Prior to joining Taranis, Nicolas worked at Akuo Energy, a French independent power producer focused on renewable energy. There, he contributed to the development of the company’s African portfolio, with projects in both North and West Africa.
Before that, he held roles at EDF Renouvelables, coordinating offshore wind projects, and at Smart Energies, where he helped build a portfolio of solar projects from the business proposal to commercial operation.
Nicolas holds a master’s degree in engineering from INSA Lyon and a Master of Science in sustainable development from HEC Paris.
As Project Manager for Taranis Energy for Africa, Thomas coordinates development activities across Taranis’s portfolio in Southern and East Africa. Before joining Taranis, Thomas worked for 2 years as a Project Developer focused on Southern African geographies with a focus on Tanzania, Namibia, and South Africa at Akuo Energy, a Paris-based Independent Power Producer active since 2007, with 1.9 GW (mainly wind, solar and storage) currently in operation or under construction across the world. Prior to that, he spent 6 months as a Civil Engineering Trainee supporting the construction and commissioning of a 14 MW hydroelectric power plant for the Virunga Foundation, which is responsible for the protection and development of Virunga National Park. Thomas holds a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Electromechanical Engineering and a Master’s degree in Automation from ECAM Brussels Engineering School.
As a Developer Engineer, Marcellin develops electricity generation infrastructure projects based on solar PV with or without energy storage (BESS) and wind power, mainly in West and North Africa. Prior to joining Taranis, Marcellin was a Renewable Energy Project Developer at Akuo Energy where he participated in the development of several large-scale projects as well as a portfolio of rural electrification projects using hybrid mini-grids (solar PV – BESS – Genset) in West and Southern Africa. Marcellin holds an MSc in Fluid Mechanics and Energy from Grenoble-INP Ense3.
As Project Developer at Taranis, Elie is responsible for leading the development of renewable energy projects across Eastern and Southern Africa. He studied at Ecole Normale Supérieure and began his career in research and teaching, before turning to the energy sector, driven by a desire to contribute to Africa’s sustainable development.
Having worked in Madagascar and Mozambique, Elie combines hands-on field experience with a dual background in project development at TotalEnergies and development finance at the French Development Agency (AFD). He brings operational expertise and a strong commitment to bridging public and private stakeholders to deliver impactful projects on the continent.
