Interested parties are encouraged to reach out as ZE-Gen expands into new geographies and initiatives.
Please contact the ZE-Gen team via ze-gen@carbontrust.com
Zero Emission Generators (ZE-Gen) aims to advance renewable energy-based alternatives in low- to lower-middle-income countries that currently depend on fossil fuel generators.
Reliance on fossil fuel generators comes at a huge financial, environmental and social cost. Viable alternatives do exist but, despite the benefits these offer, the reach of these solutions is extremely limited.
ZE-Gen will enable the replacement of millions of polluting and expensive fossil fuel generators by accelerating the transition to renewable energy-based alternatives. It is a collaborative, cross-sector initiative to tackle barriers, accelerate innovation and fund activities to build a thriving, competitive market for alternatives. ZE-Gen was first launched at COP27 in November 2022. ZE-Gen has an initial commitment of over £19 million and an ambition to scale to £100 million.
ZE-Gen Pillars
Deploying renewable energy-based alternatives to fossil fuel generators at scale will require cross-sector action. To unlock these alternatives, we will focus on four key areas that will bring stakeholders together from across the sector.
ZE-Gen is seeking additional partnerships to help reach these tipping points. Interested parties are encouraged to reach out for opportunities to partner via email: ze-gen@carbontrust.com.
Product and Innovation
Accelerate and invest in innovation to support technology, business model and venture development.
Finance and Investment
Mobilise financing & investment. Scope, design and partner to catalyse concessional finance, commercial debt, equity and climate finance to the sector.
Ecosystem and supply chain building
Influence sector capacity building; map bets practice policy, regulation and standards, invest in value-chain to lower the cost of deployment.
Demand Generation
Understand the target audiences and implement effective tools and promotional strategies to generate awareness of and desire for renewable alternatives.