Empowering
Communities
We empower rural, off-grid communities in sub-Saharan Africa by developing sustainable energy and clean water projects.
We empower rural, off-grid communities in sub-Saharan Africa by developing sustainable energy and clean water projects.
Power and water form the foundation to build an evolving society. Without sustainable access to electricity and water, commerce and industry are unable to flourish, and opportunities to earn an income are limited. By delivering affordable, reliable, sustainable access to clean electricity and water, we unlock the power of the people, and stimulate the evolution of developing communities.
We work in partnership with governments to understand their country’s needs and determine how to structure engagement to ensure alignment and bankability of projects. Once we have developed related investment opportunities, we work with funding, technical and EPC partners to execute the scope of works. We receive a development fee and ownership in every project that we develop, and continuously support the projects until the end of the Concession period.
We develop and implement renewable energy and clean water projects to empower disenfranchised communities. We focus on the social returns, while ensuring profitability. We earn success fees to develop impactful projects and maintain meaningful ownership and operational oversight of every project we develop. Given the speed at which technology can evolve, we have taken a technologically agnostic approach, and continuously assess new technologies for deployment into our projects to improve delivery and affordability/profitability. We work with local partners who share our values and passion to empower local communities across their country. Our local partners know how to navigate the myriad human networks to successfully build projects while avoiding corruption.
We also enable small businesses to launch, by delivering reliable, affordable electricity to communities for as little as $1 (lights for 2 weeks). Water systems require electricity, and we work with partners to deliver access to clean water to communities served. With a coalition of partners, we develop and implement women empowerment initiatives to help women and their daughters to develop commercially useful skillsets, and ultimately better support their families.
We have developed pilot projects and continue to serve communities in Angola, but we are currently focused on developing projects in Mozambique. Through our local entity and partnerships, we are mandated to develop rural electrification and clean water projects to serve +1.500 communities across the country (~4 million people). Jointly with our partners, we have implemented pilot-projects to bring energy to +50 rural hospitals, and to the community of Mabime, located in the province of Inhambane.
We have also engaged with our first development partner (ARC Power), and formed a JV named ARC Power MoTeal. ARC Power MoTeal leverages the experience of ARC Power, which was gained by developing mini-grids in Rwanda, and will help us to develop 500 communities across Mozambique together. This is a landmark achievement, and the first community (Maqueze, province of Gaza) will be electrified in 2023!
We have A LOT of work to do in Mozambique and Angola to serve millions of people, but we are excited to scale our model to other countries that suffer from a lack of sustainable access to clean power and water in due course.
We cherish the Earth and its people. Our commitment to ethical and environmental practices ensures a greener world for future generations.
We serve our clients and employees with utmost respect and the highest degree of excellence, developing every project with our best skills and attitude. Together, we drive social progress and stimulate transformation.
Embracing cutting-edge technology and environmental advancements, we make clean, reliable energy and water accessible and affordable for all.
We strive to uplift communities while minimizing environmental impacts, leaving no one behind.
About Us
TEAL is committed to delivering solutions along different points in the evolutional journey of a developing community. While our core focus is on renewable power generation and how this sparks prosperity, we also work closely with our partners to deliver solutions in WASH, Agriculture, Communication, Education, and Medical Clinics. We are deeply honoured to contribute wherever
we can.
We are relentless in our mission to empower rural, off-grid communities in sub-Saharan Africa through sustainable energy and clean water solutions. With unwavering commitment, we strive to drive social progress to stimulate and nurture transformative change.
Join us on this journey of empowerment. Together, we can create a brighter future, where every community in Sub-Saharan Africa has access to renewable energy and clean water; let’s unlock their true potential and foster lasting prosperity.
If you are interested in playing a meaningful role in rural electrification, please contact us we’d love to hear from you and explore how we might be able to change lives together!
Teal Angola S.A.
Rua Amílcar Cabral 102/104 Maianga – Luanda, Angola
Info@teal-global.com
Claudio Pedretti is an Italian entrepreneur, industry leader and expert in solar off-grid, mini-grids and DRE generation (Distributed Renewable Energy). He is Co-Founder, Chairman, and General Partner of Teal Energy, and the Founder & CEO of Green Climate Ventures, which provides expertise and patient capital to the social entrepreneurship ecosystem in the areas of rural electrification, renewable energy, agribusiness, and cooling. Additionally, he is Founder and President of the Club of Florence, a think tank that puts Florence at the center of the global debate on Climate Action and Climate Finance.
Claudio also serves as a board member of the Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE), after serving a two-year mandate as President and Chairman; ARE is the largest worldwide industry association representing 190 companies in the sector. He also sits on the board of directors and advisory board of several private companies and non-profit organizations around the world, including Operation Water.
Previously, Claudio served as Founder & CEO of Nexus Energy, and Founder & CEO of WindKinetic Offgrid Power Systems, which he sold in 2020.
Ian is Co-Founder and General Partner of Teal Energy, and the Founder of Ekofolio, a Luxembourg-based mission-driven fintech company enabling everyone to invest in Forests profitably. He also serves as an Advisor to Operation Water, as the Co-Head of their Digital Asset Committee.
Ian started his career in Management Consulting with Mercer, subsequently serving as a co-founder/board member in the Nepal Music Festival, the country’s largest volunteer run festival. He has taught at Copenhagen Business School and Leicester Business School at Niels Brock International in Denmark, is an active coach and speaker, and has a passion to enable systemically important projects that accelerate meaningful transformations for industries and people.
Ian holds an MSc (Global Politics) from the London School of Economics and Political Science and has attended classes at IESE and Harvard Business Schools.
Founder & Visionary Catalyst of
TEAL Energy.
In the confluence of innovation and purpose stands Paulo Jorge Veiga, the Founder & Managing Partner of TEAL Energy. Anchored by a commitment to renewable energy, Paulo’s vision is to transform Sub-Saharan Africa into a region where electricity and water serve as foundations for growth, rather than mere luxuries.
Beyond TEAL Energy, Paulo serves as an Advisor and the committed Angolan Country Representative for Operation Water.
With over 20 years of leadership experience, Paulo adeptly integrates insights from the Technology, Agriculture, Construction, and Energy sectors. This expertise has made him a trusted strategist for both private enterprises and government bodies, aiding them in shaping forward-thinking industrial policies and optimizing foreign investments.
Paulo’s academic achievements, highlighted by an MBA with distinction and a BSc in Civil Engineering, come from London University.
Ph.D. Christopher James Lüscher is a serial inventor within the domains of smart cities, analytical instruments and manufacturing. Christopher is Chief Technology Officer and General Partner of Teal Energy, and serves on the Advisory Board of Operation Water, where he helps to assess emerging technologies that could most efficiently and cost-effectively deliver sustainable access to clean energy and water.
Christopher is currently the Senior Executive Officer at DTU (Danish Technical University) and previously, founded the student start-up program at the same university in 2013, which is the largest academic spin-off hub in Danish history. From 2014 and until now Christopher has worked in top management of a variety of tech start-ups both at C-level and board level. Christopher’s main interests are in the strategy surrounding the junction between technology and markets across different cultures and industries.
Christopher graduated from the Technical University of Denmark, in the field of applied physics and nano-systems engineering and was awarded his Ph.D. from DTU Health within analytical instrument development for DNA research.
Cécile is an Advisor of Teal Energy and co-founder & Head of Education and Impact Measurement and Management at TIIME. She is passionate about social impact and notably how business/finance can support social innovation to solve most pressing issues.
Cécile does training on impact/sustainable finance, impact metrics and gender-smart investing (Universities, Professional Associations). She is also involved as an advisor in several European impact and gender-smart funds. Cécile is also a jury member for the European Commission (EIC Accelerator).
She has a background in finance for nearly a decade in a Big 4 – she is French and lives in Lyon.
Hedda is a General Partner, Senior Advisor of Teal Energy and the founder and CEO of TIIME, leading the Advocacy and Advisory practice.
Hedda is an active board member on funds and organizations working with/towards values-based investing and driving positive impact – from public and private equity structures to family offices and NGOs. Her focus is on JEDI (Justice-Equity-Diversity-Inclusion), climate change and their intersectionality.
Apart from managing TIIME and a privately-held forestry company in Sweden, Hedda is Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship, Social Innovation & Impact Economy at several European and US universities since 2006.
Florence is a Senior Advisor to Teal Energy and the founder of Afrika Consultancy, which since 2011 has been spearheading Afrika Consultancy offerings to Nordic companies, specialized in Business Development Consultancy for their ventures into Sub-Saharan African markets. Services encompass feasibility studies, project management, and partner allocations.
Florence’s entrepreneurial spirit led to ventures like a home accessories design company blending Nordic and Southern African styles, All4Children (a non-profit focused on the well-being of children and women-oriented community development projects in Zimbabwe), and a macadamia processing plant to boost Zimbabwe’s local food industry and employment opportunities.
Her passion lies in advancing Africa’s socio-economy, sustainable business practices, women’s empowerment and DEIB (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) all driven by her desire to make a meaningful impact.
Florence holds a BA (Hons) in Business Administration from De Montfort University, Copenhagen Campus.
