Get African solar and storage projects funded.
FG Capital Advisors is a debt placement advisory firm for African solar, solar-plus-storage and hybrid power projects raising at least USD 10,000,000. We help sponsors turn bankable renewable energy projects into lender-ready mandates and place those mandates with banks, DFIs, infrastructure lenders, private credit funds, impact investors and blended finance providers.
Our team has advised on over USD 500,000,000 of project funding. We support sponsors across the full scope, from project screening and capital structure through financial model review, PPA analysis, blended finance positioning, I-REC strategy, lender outreach, term sheet negotiation and closing coordination.
Debt placement advisory built around one outcome
The outcome sponsors care about is simple. They need their projects funded. A strong solar project can still stall if the funding package is incomplete, the model is weak, the PPA is underdeveloped, the capital stack is unclear, or the lender universe is poorly targeted.
FG Capital Advisors helps project sponsors prepare, structure and place African renewable energy mandates with the right capital providers. We focus on the funding path, not generic project commentary. That means we review the project as a lender would review it, then prepare the transaction for serious debt placement.
Suitable projects usually have real development progress, a credible sponsor, defined site control, visible offtake, EPC pathway, grid or private-wire route, financial model, permits roadmap and a funding requirement above USD 10,000,000.
The fundability test
Can the project support a debt case with credible revenue, realistic capex, bankable counterparties, clear permits, viable execution risk and a capital stack lenders can approve?
- Debt sizing and DSCR logic
- PPA and offtaker analysis
- EPC and O&M review
- Grid, wheeling or private-wire route
- Blended finance and guarantee potential
- I-REC and green attribute strategy
Commercial terms
FG Capital Advisors works on Africa solar and storage mandates where the minimum capital raise is USD 10,000,000.
The minimum retainer is USD 100,000 and is subject to formal scope, project fit, conflict checks, KYC and an executed engagement letter.
The retainer is positioned against up to USD 300,000
in advisory scope value across structuring, model review, capital stack design, blended finance positioning, lender distribution and closing support.
Pricing note. The USD 100,000 retainer is the minimum starting point for qualified Africa solar debt placement mandates. Larger, multi-country, hybrid, mining, BESS or blended finance mandates may require a higher retainer depending on scope and execution burden.
African solar projects that fit USD 10M+ funding mandates
Grid-connected solar PV
Solar IPPs selling power to utilities, power pools, government offtakers or creditworthy private buyers through long-term PPAs.
Dispatchable renewable power
Solar PV paired with BESS for grid support, peak supply, weak-grid reliability, diesel displacement and higher-value offtake.
Solar and BESS for mines
Captive or PPA-backed renewable power for copper, cobalt, gold, lithium, graphite, manganese and other mining operations.
Corporate solar and wheeling
Multi-site C&I solar portfolios serving factories, data centers, industrial parks, cold chain facilities and logistics operators.
Solar, wind and storage
Hybrid renewable projects designed for better generation profiles, stronger offtake value and improved power reliability.
Distributed energy platforms
Portfolio-level mini-grid platforms with anchor loads, productive-use demand, battery storage and scalable operating systems.
Tower solarization portfolios
Solar and storage systems replacing diesel consumption across telecom towers and distributed infrastructure portfolios.
Agro-industrial solar
Solar plus storage for cold storage, food processing, fisheries, dairy, vaccine storage, warehouses and export logistics.
Ports, logistics and estates
Renewable power for ports, special economic zones, logistics corridors, industrial estates and commercial infrastructure platforms.
Capital stack advisory
Most African solar projects need more than a single senior debt term sheet. A credible funding strategy may combine project debt, bridge capital, sponsor equity, DFI debt, guarantees, concessional capital, carbon or I-REC revenue analysis and risk mitigation support.
| Capital layer | When it matters | FG Capital advisory role |
|---|---|---|
| Senior project debt | Construction-ready projects with strong offtake, permits, EPC and model discipline. | Debt sizing, DSCR review, lender package preparation and placement strategy. |
| Construction bridge debt | Projects needing capital before full senior debt drawdown or final closing. | Bridge use-of-proceeds analysis, exit route, security package and lender targeting. |
| Blended finance | Projects with development impact, climate relevance, access-to-energy value or high country-risk friction. | DFI positioning, concessional tranche logic, guarantee routes and first-loss support review. |
| Private credit | Projects that need flexible capital where bank debt is too slow, too narrow or too conservative. | Private credit package, pricing expectations, security analysis and negotiation support. |
| ECA and supplier-linked finance | Projects using imported equipment, EPC packages, BESS systems or major supplier contracts. | Supplier finance review, ECA fit, documentation support and procurement finance strategy. |
| I-REC and green attribute strategy | Projects with corporate offtake, sustainability buyers or renewable attribute monetization potential. | I-REC revenue logic, buyer alignment, reporting value and green attribute documentation review. |
How we help clients get funded
Project screening
We review the project stage, location, sponsor, site control, permitting path, offtake, grid or private-wire route, EPC status, storage requirement and funding target.
Funding strategy
We identify the right debt route, including senior debt, construction debt, DFI debt, blended finance, private credit, ECA-linked support or refinancing.
Lender-ready package
We prepare the funding memo, model review, use-of-proceeds logic, capital stack, risk register, PPA summary, EPC summary, I-REC notes and closing plan.
Debt placement
We approach aligned banks, DFIs, infrastructure lenders, private credit funds, impact investors, guarantors and blended finance channels.
Term sheet and closing support
We support term sheet review, lender Q&A, due diligence, conditions precedent, security package discussion, closing timetable and funding mechanics.
Full-scope advisory across sectors
Recognized sector specialists
FG Capital Advisors coordinates recognized sector specialists across solar PV, BESS, hybrid power, mining energy, grid interconnection, EPC, O&M, I-RECs, blended finance, infrastructure debt, project finance modelling and lender diligence.
Debt placement discipline
We advise throughout the full scope of the funding process, from early fundability review to lender-facing materials, capital stack strategy, debt placement, term sheet negotiation and closing support.
Technical and commercial review
- Site and project stage review
- EPC and O&M review
- PPA and offtaker analysis
- Grid, wheeling or private-wire assessment
- BESS sizing and revenue logic
- I-REC and renewable attribute analysis
Finance and placement support
- Financial model and DSCR review
- Debt sizing and funding memo
- Blended finance positioning
- DFI, bank and private credit outreach
- Guarantee and credit enhancement review
- Term sheet and closing coordination
Documents needed for debt placement review
Project and sponsor materials
Sponsor profile, project summary, ownership structure, development history, project location, site rights, permits status, grid or private-wire route and funding requirement.
Revenue and offtake
PPA draft or signed PPA, tariff assumptions, offtaker profile, corporate demand case, utility procurement details, merchant exposure and I-REC or green attribute strategy.
Technical package
Resource assessment, layout, EPC proposal, capex budget, BESS specification, O&M plan, interconnection study, generation profile and construction schedule.
Financial package
Financial model, capex breakdown, debt sizing, equity contribution, DSCR case, sensitivity analysis, use of proceeds, repayment plan and requested financing structure.
Minimum mandate focus. FG Capital Advisors works on African renewable energy projects seeking at least USD 10,000,000 in funding and backed by credible development progress, sponsor readiness and a realistic route to lender diligence.
Project types we prioritize
| Project type | Typical funding need | Primary debt case |
|---|---|---|
| Utility-scale solar IPPs | USD 20M to 500M+ | Long-term PPA, utility procurement, power pool sale or corporate offtake. |
| Solar plus BESS | USD 10M to 500M+ | Dispatchable power, peak shaving, weak-grid support or diesel displacement. |
| Mining solar and storage | USD 10M to 250M+ | Corporate PPA, captive power, hybrid power or mine-site diesel replacement. |
| C&I solar portfolios | USD 10M to 100M+ | Multi-site contracted revenues from corporate or industrial offtakers. |
| Mini-grid portfolios | USD 10M to 50M+ | Portfolio-level revenues with anchor loads and productive-use demand. |
| Cold chain and agro-industrial solar | USD 10M to 75M+ | Energy cost reduction, storage reliability, export logistics and operating cash flow. |
| Telecom and data infrastructure solar | USD 10M to 75M+ | Diesel displacement, contracted service revenues and distributed site portfolios. |
| Industrial zones and logistics solar | USD 10M to 250M+ | Private-wire power, estate-wide demand, port demand and infrastructure-backed offtake. |
FAQ
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Ready to get your African solar project funded?
Submit your project package for review. FG Capital Advisors will assess fundability, structure the debt placement strategy and advise on the path to banks, DFIs, private credit, infrastructure lenders, impact investors and blended finance channels.
Disclosure
FG Capital Advisors provides advisory, structuring and capital placement support. This page is informational and does not constitute investment advice, legal advice, tax advice, an offer to sell securities, a solicitation to buy securities, a commitment to lend, or a guarantee of funding. Any project funding remains subject to due diligence, documentation, lender underwriting, KYC, AML, sanctions checks, credit approval, project risk review, country risk, offtaker risk, permits, interconnection, technical diligence, legal review and final agreement. The USD 100,000 retainer and referenced advisory scope value are subject to signed engagement terms.
