Training Materials*

* These materials were originally developed for the African Rural Energy Enterprise Development Programme (AREED), but have been adapted and translated to Portuguese for use by the B-REED program. (Please refer to Portuguese version of this site for these documents in Portuguese.)

Toolkit for Energy Entrepreneurs

The toolkit is the evolving product of a joint effort involving E+Co and UNEP training specialists. The toolkit comprises four interrelated modules for guiding an entrepreneur through: basic fact-finding; feasibility analysis; business plan preparation; and project management.

Toolkit for Energy Entrepreneurs

Handbook for Financial & Development Professionals

The handbook for financial professionals is similarly a joint effort between E+Co and UNEP. It is being designed to align the interests of financial institutions around the theme: rural energy service enterprises can be profitable ventures. The handbook incorporates practical information about rural energy markets and RET enterprises, as well as 'best-practice' project finance models.

Handbook for Financial & Development Professionals

Workshop Materials

The workshop materials comprise handouts and worksheets. These are designed to enable entrepreneurs translate initial business ideas into detailed business propositions.

Session Plans
Worksheets for Individual and Group Exercises
Workshop Slides