Southern Africa

United for Efficiency (U4E) works as the lead technical partner with the Governments of Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe to advance policies, strategies and actions for the phase-out of inefficient distribution transformers and refrigerators.

The objective of these technical assistance projects is to strengthen national programming related to refrigerators and distribution transformers, while enhancing climate finance strategies and project pipelines.

At a Glance

Seven national GCF Readiness projects in Southern Africa
Focus on refrigerators and distribution transformers
U4E acting as lead technical partner
Supported by the Green Climate Fund
Led by the Climate Technology Centre & Network

Project Details

Main Components

The GCF Readiness Programme-funded projects aim to create an enabling policy and regulatory environment for energy-efficient refrigerators and distribution transformers. By supporting market transformation toward higher-efficiency technologies, they contribute to reducing pressure on electricity grids, increasing disposable income for households and potentially reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

The components are the same in each of the eight countries and are implemented at the national level.

Conduct market assessments
Engage and consult with technical committees for standards development
Develop national policy roadmaps, including monitoring, verification and enforcement plans
Conduct consumer awareness campaigns
Deliver training workshops and training-of-trainers programmes
Develop minimum energy performance standards (MEPS) and energy labels
Identify and develop financing mechanisms and options