PREO IMPACTS
PREO impacts (Up to March 2026)
Approx. £12.8m
awarded grants
to Productive Use of
Renewable Energy
Projects
People with improved
energy access:
67,055
Sustainable
long-term jobs
supported:
756
£31m
Public and private
funding leveraged
by PREO funded
companies
CO2e reduced
or avoided (tCO2e):
2,248
FUNDERS
Transforming Energy Access (TEA) is a research and innovation platform supporting the technologies, business models and skills needed to enable an inclusive clean energy transition.
TEA works via partnerships to support emerging clean energy generation technologies, productive appliances, smart networks, energy storage and more. It increases access to clean, modern energy services for people and enterprises in sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia and the Indo Pacific, improving their lives, creating jobs and boosting green economic opportunities.
For more information visit tea.carbontrust.com
The IKEA Foundation works with strong strategic partners applying innovative approaches to achieve large-scale results. We are committed to helping families living in poverty afford a better everyday life while protecting the planet. We support programmes that promote new and unprecedented collaboration between businesses, civil society, governments and the many people.
The IKEA Foundation is co-funding the PREO Programme.
DELIVERY PARTNERS
Founded in 2001, the Carbon Trust’s mission is to accelerate the delivery of a sustainable, low carbon economy by helping businesses, governments and organisations across the globe to reduce carbon emissions and increase resource efficiency.
Energy 4 Impact works with local businesses to extend access to energy in Africa, impacting the quality of life for millions of people. Growing sustainable clean energy markets improves livelihoods and accelerates economic growth.