The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet

What The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet does

The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) is a philanthropic alliance founded in 2021 by the Rockefeller Foundation, IKEA Foundation, and Bezos Earth Fund that operates as a public-private-philanthropic partnership to accelerate clean energy access and economic opportunity in emerging economies. Headquartered in New York at 420 Fifth Avenue with regional offices and subsidiaries in the United Kingdom, Singapore, South Africa, India, and Kenya, the organization employs 101-250 people and has supported 130+ projects across Africa, Asia, and Latin America and the Caribbean, reaching 40 countries. GEAPP operates through two interconnected pillars: Grids of the Future, which strengthens energy supply through AI-enabled, renewables-ready power systems including grid digitalization, battery energy storage integration, and digital twin technology; and Powering Opportunity, which strengthens energy demand by supporting productive uses of energy that create jobs and economic growth. Anchor programs include Mission 300 (a joint initiative with the World Bank and African Development Bank targeting 300 million electricity connections in Africa by 2030), the India Grids of the Future Accelerator, the BESS Consortium targeting 5 GW of battery storage commitments, the DART demand aggregation program, and the Africa Carbon Markets Initiative.

GEAPP's technology stack combines infrastructure-level digital tools with catalytic capital mechanisms. The DUET digital twin program is mapping 5 million grid assets across Rajasthan's distribution network with predictive analytics and integration of over 2,000 MW of decentralized solar; the BESS Consortium has aggregated pipeline across 11 first-mover countries with India's first commercial utility-scale standalone battery storage commissioned in April 2025; the DART program reduces solar equipment costs by up to 30% via demand aggregation; and ENTICE 3.0 funds AI-driven grid forecasting platforms and non-lithium storage through grants up to $100,000 with deployment pathways at Indian utilities. To date GEAPP has reported 147 million tonnes of CO2e averted, 1.2 million people connected to energy systems in its first two years, over 600,000 new jobs created, and over 2 million livelihoods supported.

GEAPP's business model is grant-driven and partner-centric rather than revenue-generating. The alliance mobilizes catalytic capital from founding philanthropies (notably $500 million from the Rockefeller Foundation in February 2026) and co-financing from development finance institutions including the World Bank, African Development Bank, Asian Development Bank, IFC, European Investment Bank, and Proparco, then deploys funds through technical assistance, concessional loans (such as the 70% capex concessional loan that drove a ~55% tariff reduction on India's first utility-scale standalone BESS), junior first-loss equity investments in blended vehicles like SEACEF II, and grant capital for fellowship programs. Distribution occurs through institutional channels including National Energy Compacts with African governments, MoUs with state electricity companies (PLN, SECI, JVVNL, BSES Rajdhani, Odisha Energy Department), and climate conference participation (COP27, COP28, Davos, Africa Energy Forum, Mumbai Climate Week). End beneficiaries include smallholder farmers, micro-entrepreneurs, and underserved households in countries including Nigeria, Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, India, Indonesia, Vietnam, Haiti, Colombia, and Brazil.

Name

The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet

Legal name

The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet LLC

Website

https://energyalliance.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

GEAPP is a philanthropic alliance founded in 2021 by the Rockefeller Foundation, IKEA Foundation, and Bezos Earth Fund that builds public-private-philanthropic partnerships to accelerate clean energy access, grid modernization, and economic opportunity across 40 emerging-economy countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Clean Energy Access and Philanthropic Services

NAICS

Other Investment Pools and Funds (5259), Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles (525)

SIC

Finance Services (6199)

akta.pro primary industry

Renewable Energy & Energy Transition Funds (FSANAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Renewables & Energy Transition Funds (Solar, Wind, Hydrogen, CCUS) (FSANAEAD), Corporate & Voluntary Procurement Policy (PPAs, Green Tariffs, 24/7 CFE) (EUAMANAH), Hybrid Renewable Systems & Co-Optimization R&D (Solar+Wind+Storage, Multi-Resource Plants, Controls) (EUAMAOAI)

Keywords

• Clean energy financing
• Energy access programs
• Philanthropic partnerships
• Grid modernization
• Renewable energy deployment

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Philanthropic Grants and Commitments: Receives major funding commitments from founding partners (Rockefeller Foundation, IKEA Foundation, Bezos Earth Fund) and other philanthropies. Commitments include $500 million from Rockefeller Foundation, $100+ million joint commitments with Rockefeller for Mission 300, and various grant-based funding.
2. Catalytic Investment and Co-Financing: Deploys high-risk capital and catalytic investments to encourage private sector solutions. Mobilizes co-financing from development finance institutions including World Bank, African Development Bank, Asian Development Bank, and other partners.

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

GEAPP is a philanthropic alliance that mobilizes catalytic capital, technical expertise, and multi-stakeholder partnerships to accelerate clean energy access and economic opportunity in emerging economies. It provides grants, concessional loans, and blended finance to governments, utilities, and developers through initiatives such as Mission 300, India Grids of the Future Accelerator, BESS Consortium, and productive use of energy programs.

Product overview

The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet is a philanthropic alliance founded in 2021 by The Rockefeller Foundation, IKEA Foundation, and Bezos Earth Fund that builds public, private, and philanthropic partnerships to accelerate clean energy and economic opportunity in emerging economies. The organization operates through two interconnected pillars: Grids of the Future, which strengthens energy supply through AI-enabled, renewables-ready power systems including the India Grids of the Future Accelerator, BESS Consortium, and DUET digital twin program; and Powering Opportunity, which strengthens energy demand through initiatives like the Productive Use Financing Facility (PUFF) and Centre of Excellence for Productive Use of Energy. Major programs include Mission 300 (joint initiative with World Bank and African Development Bank targeting 300 million people by 2030), ENTICE 3.0 innovation challenges, Clean Cooking Accelerator Initiative, Africa Carbon Markets Initiative (ACMI), and DART program. The alliance has supported over 130 projects across Africa, Asia, and Latin America and the Caribbean since its founding.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ENTICE 3.0: Energy Transitions Innovation Challenge - a clean-tech innovation program targeting non-lithium energy storage systems and AI-driven grid forecasting solutions in India
• India Grids of the Future Accelerator
• Centre of Excellence for Productive Use of Energy
• Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Consortium
• Clean Cooking Accelerator Initiative
• Demand Aggregation for Renewable Technology (DART) Program
• Productive Use Financing Facility (PUFF)

Products and services

• Mission 300 Multi-stakeholder initiative connecting 300 million people in Africa to electricity by 2030 through coordinated government reforms, layered public financing, and increased private sector participation. For African governments, DFIs, and electrification partners.
• Grids of the Future Strategic pillar strengthening energy supply by building AI-enabled, renewables-ready power systems. Includes grid digitalization, battery energy storage integration, and distributed renewable energy deployment to modernize electricity infrastructure. For governments, utilities, and grid operators in emerging economies.
• Powering Opportunity Strategic pillar strengthening energy demand by helping communities and countries harness clean energy to power businesses, create jobs, and drive economic growth through productive use of energy initiatives. For underserved communities and small businesses in emerging economies.
• India Grids of the Future Accelerator Accelerator program committing up to $25 million by 2028 with ambition to mobilize $100 million by 2030, supporting 15+ utilities and 300 million people through digitalization, distributed energy integration, consumer empowerment, and innovation ecosystem development. For Indian DISCOMs and power utilities.
• ENTICE 3.0 (Energy Transitions Innovation Challenge) Innovation challenge inviting clean-tech innovators to develop non-lithium energy storage systems and AI-driven grid forecasting platforms for India's grid, offering up to $100,000 technical assistance grants with real-world deployment opportunities with BSES Rajdhani Power Limited and JVVNL. For clean-tech startups and innovators.
• Clean Cooking Accelerator Initiative Multi-partner initiative launched at IEA 2026 Ministerial to expand access to modern cooking technologies across Africa where approximately one billion people rely on traditional fuels. Includes approximately $850,000 in grant capital for Clean Cooking Fellows placement. For African communities and clean cooking solution providers.
• Productive Use Financing Facility (PUFF) Financing facility supporting productive use of energy technologies including solar-powered cold storage, irrigation systems, and other agricultural applications that enable businesses and livelihoods in off-grid and underserved communities. For energy entrepreneurs and small businesses.
• Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Consortium Multi-stakeholder partnership of countries and resource partners to expand battery storage capacity in lower and middle income countries, targeting 5 GW of BESS commitments by 2024 with deployment by 2027. For governments and battery storage developers.
• Demand Aggregation for Renewable Technology (DART) Program Program that aggregates demand for renewable technology to reduce solar equipment costs by up to 30%, supporting mini-grid projects and commissioning of distributed renewable energy installations. For solar equipment vendors and mini-grid developers.
• Centre of Excellence for Productive Use of Energy Centre established under Mission 300 serving as delivery engine, innovation hub, and coordination mechanism for capital mobilization, embedding advisors in countries to coordinate energy access programs with agricultural and business programs. For African governments and donor organizations.
• Africa Carbon Markets Initiative (ACMI) Initiative to dramatically scale voluntary carbon markets across Africa targeting 300 million carbon credits retired annually by 2030 and 1.5 billion by 2050, unlocking $6 billion revenue by 2030 and supporting 30 million jobs. For African governments, carbon credit buyers, and project developers.
• DUET Programme (Digital Utility Enhancement and Transformation) Digital twin program creating comprehensive digital representation of utility network assets, enabling predictive grid management, equipment monitoring, and optimization of maintenance operations. For distribution utilities and DISCOMs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Connected 50+ million people to electricity across 40 African countries
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (JVVNL)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRajasthan distribution utility partnering on Digital Utility Enhancement and Transformation (DUET) program. First utility deploying GEAPP's digital twin technology at scale, mapping 5 million grid assets.
• BSES Rajdhani Power LimitedcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDelhi distribution utility as Champion Utility partner for India Grids of the Future Accelerator. Partner in ENTICE 3.0 innovation challenge for deployment opportunities.
• PT PLN (Perusahaan Listrik Negara)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndonesia's state electricity company signed MoU at COP28 for technical assistance on energy transition. PLN committed to net-zero emissions and de-dieselization program with GEAPP support.
• Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-developed Mission 300 initiative. Partner in Africa Carbon Markets Initiative (ACMI) and various energy access programs across Africa.
• Point One InitiativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal initiative where 30+ businesses commit 0.1% of revenues to climate projects. Partners with GEAPP to direct funds toward clean energy deployment and grid modernization.
• CoAction GlobalcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNonprofit impact accelerator managing Mission 300 Fellowship Program. Places fellows for technical assistance in National Energy Compact Delivery and Monitoring Units across African countries.
• Clean Cooking AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaunched Clean Cooking Accelerator Initiative with Rockefeller Foundation and Energy Corps to scale modern cooking technologies across Africa where ~1 billion people rely on traditional fuels.
• Rural Electrification Agency (Nigeria)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerReceiving over $2 billion in renewable energy funding including contributions from World Bank, African Development Bank, and GEAPP for Nigeria's power sector.
• Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndian government entity signing Statement of Intent with GEAPP to accelerate India's energy transition, unlock investments, and support grid stability.
• Odisha Energy Department (India)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSigned MoU for clean energy transition and grid modernization including energy transition planning, utility digitization, BESS deployment, and renewable-led livelihood initiatives.
• DPIIT Startup IndiacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGovernment initiative partnering on ENTICE 3.0 innovation challenge for non-lithium energy storage and AI-driven grid solutions in India.
• Centre of Excellence for Productive Use of EnergycoreOthersEstablished in Nairobi under Mission 300 to serve as delivery engine, innovation hub, and coordination mechanism for capital mobilization for productive use of energy across Africa.
• IndiGridcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDeveloper of India's first commercial utility-scale standalone BESS project at BRPL's Kilokari substation in Delhi (20 MW/40 MWh).
• AmpereHour EnergycoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDeveloper partner for India's first commercial utility-scale standalone BESS project in Delhi.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL): Multi-stakeholder partnership co-founded with GEAPP that co-developed the Mission 300 initiative. SEforALL operates as a parallel international energy-access convening platform with overlapping philanthropy-DFI partnerships and shared focus on SDG7 electrification in Africa and Asia.
• Climate Investment Funds (CIF): Multilateral blended finance vehicle administered through the World Bank that deploys concessional capital from donor governments to de-risk clean energy projects in developing countries. CIF is the most direct structural analogue to GEAPP's catalytic capital model, with comparable renewable energy and energy transition fund mandates.
• Acumen: Impact investment nonprofit founded by Rockefeller Foundation alumni that deploys patient capital into early-stage clean energy and agriculture businesses serving low-income communities. Acumen's blended-finance approach for off-grid and productive-use energy closely mirrors GEAPP's PUFF and DART programs.
• Green Climate Fund (GCF): Multilateral climate finance fund established under the UNFCCC that channels public and private capital toward clean energy and adaptation in developing countries. GCF is the largest direct comparator for GEAPP's mission and structure as a catalytic, country-engaging climate financier.
• Clean Cooking Alliance: Multi-stakeholder initiative hosted by the UN Foundation that expands access to clean cooking solutions across Africa and Asia. Clean Cooking Alliance co-launched GEAPP's Clean Cooking Accelerator Initiative and shares the philanthropic-alliance operating model targeting Sub-Saharan energy access.
• Shell Foundation: Charitable foundation of Shell that deploys catalytic and impact capital into clean energy access, mobility, and digital solutions in Africa and Asia. Shell Foundation is an investor alongside GEAPP in the Equator VC climate-tech fund and operates a comparable philanthropic-to-impact-investment model.

Broad incumbents

• RMI (Rocky Mountain Institute): Founded by Amory Lovins as a clean energy transformation think tank and operating NGO. RMI is a listed GEAPP partner that provides technical assistance on energy access and grid modernization, making it a close analogue in the philanthropic clean-energy ecosystem though broader in scope.
• Bloomberg Philanthropies: Major philanthropic foundation operating climate and clean energy programs across emerging markets including coal transition and renewables financing. Bloomberg Philanthropies has comparable scale and convening power to GEAPP's founders in the climate-philanthropy space.
• Power Africa (USAID): U.S. Government-led partnership launched in 2013 to increase electricity access in sub-Saharan Africa. Power Africa is a direct analogue to GEAPP's Mission 300 work, with overlapping focus on transaction advisory and DFI mobilization, though operating with bilateral rather than philanthropic capital.
• International Solar Alliance (ISA): Intergovernmental treaty-based organization headquartered in India co-founded with India and France to promote solar energy deployment. ISA is a listed GEAPP partner and a comparable multilateral convening platform for clean energy finance and policy in emerging economies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

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