25 years of impact, learning, and scaling

For 25 years, Shell Foundation has been working with innovators, investors and communities to scale clean energy solutions that raise incomes and lower emissions

Our Story

25 years of impact

Since 2000, Shell Foundation has helped improve the lives of over 288 million people across Africa and Asia. By backing early-stage innovators to scaling business models that drive impact, we’ve consistently supported commercially viable solutions that focus on people and environmental sustainability. As Shell Foundation looks ahead, we’re on a mission to enable more people to increase their income with clean energy, in ways that last.

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Stories on the ground

Judith

“Without backup power, I would lose more than a hundred plantains a week. Thanks to Kofa, I can produce on time, save costs, and grow my business with confidence.”
Judith, CEO – Royal Fresh Tastes (Ghana)

Lincoln

“SunCulture’s solar pump has actually lowered our production cost by almost 80%. We are getting more margin from what we are farming. We are able to sell at a good price and get a good profit from that.”
Lincoln, Farmer – SunCulture (Kenya)

Sudha

“I used to work as a labourer. Now I drive my own rickshaw, pay for my kids’ education, and manage our household. This has changed everything.”
Sudha, E-rickshaw Driver – Customer of Mufin Green Finance (India)

Our Partners

Powered by collaboration

None of this would be possible without our partners. From the UK FCDO to US DFC, and from early-stage innovators to institutional donors, we collaborate to unlock capital, de-risk innovation, and scale solutions that deliver results.