About Us
CATA Energy: Driving Sustainable Development and Regional Integration
CATA Energy is at the forefront of Africa’s renewable energy revolution, offering a transformative opportunity to drive sustainable development and economic growth in Tanzania and beyond. By harnessing the power of solar energy and advanced battery storage technologies, CATA Energy addresses Africa’s pressing energy needs, empowers local communities, and contributes to a cleaner, more resilient energy future.
CATA Energy’s goal is to accelerate Africa’s socio-economic development in a resilient and sustainable way. Renewable energy deployment is key to achieving energy security, especially in a continent severely impacted by climate change. CATA Energy is committed to being a catalyst for change by promoting renewable energy and contributing to global sustainability objectives, including the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Agreement on climate change.
Challenges and Opportunities in Africa’s Energy Landscape
Despite global renewable energy investment reaching a record USD 434 billion in 2021, only 0.6% of that investment went to Africa, highlighting the urgent need to redirect financing to where it is needed most. The continent remains critically underfunded in renewable energy, despite its vast potential.
Key Objectives
- Enhancing Regional Integration
We aim to foster stronger energy ties between East and Southern Africa, ensuring energy security, stability, and reliability. By facilitating energy trade between the East African Power Pool (EAPP) and the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP), we contribute to a unified African electricity market, driving economic growth across the continent.
- Promoting Renewable Energy Uptake
CATA Energy is committed to increasing the proportion of renewable energy in the energy mix to support sustainable development and reduce carbon emissions. Our projects aim to significantly enhance the deployment of solar and other renewable energy technologies, making clean energy more accessible and affordable.
- Supporting the AfSEM Vision
CATA Energy aligns with the AfSEM vision of creating a unified, reliable, and affordable electricity market across Africa. Our projects contribute to improved energy access, affordability, and regional cooperation in the energy sector.
- Improving Grid Stability and Reliability
By integrating diverse renewable energy sources, CATA Energy enhances the stability and reliability of regional grids, reducing dependence on any single energy source or infrastructure. We aim to improve grid flexibility through state-of-the-art battery storage systems and smart grid solutions.
- Driving Economic Growth
CATA Energy’s projects stimulate economic growth by providing reliable power for industrial activities, attracting foreign investment, and creating job opportunities across Africa.
Strategic Focus Areas
Infrastructure Development
We are committed to developing and upgrading the necessary infrastructure to facilitate efficient power transfer between EAPP and SAPP. This includes building transmission lines, substations, and interconnectors that will enable energy trade between regions.
Policy and Regulatory Harmonization
CATA Energy works closely with regional regulatory bodies to harmonize policies that encourage cross-border electricity trade and renewable energy investments. We advocate for policies that support the integration of renewable energy into the grid, ensuring fair pricing and distribution mechanisms.
Capacity Building and Knowledge Sharing
To ensure the long-term sustainability of our projects, we partner with local and international institutions to build technical and operational capacity. We facilitate knowledge sharing between member countries to advance expertise in renewable energy management.
Financial Innovation
CATA Energy seeks funding from international donors, development banks, and private investors. We also develop innovative financing models that reduce investment risk and attract private sector participation, ensuring long-term viability for renewable energy projects.
Stakeholder Engagement
We actively engage governments, the private sector, communities, and civil society to ensure alignment of goals and effective implementation of our projects. Our community engagement programs focus on promoting the benefits of renewable energy and infrastructure development.
Environmental and Social Governance (ESG)
CATA Energy ensures that all our projects comply with international Environmental and Social Governance (ESG) standards, minimizing environmental impact and maximizing social benefits. We conduct thorough environmental and social impact assessments for all projects, implementing mitigation strategies where necessary.
Technological Innovation
We continuously invest in research and development to improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of renewable energy technologies. CATA Energy also explores emerging technologies like battery storage systems and smart grid solutions to enhance grid flexibility and energy storage capabilities.
By pursuing these goals, CATA Energy is not only driving energy stability and sustainability in Africa but also playing a key role in the creation of a unified African electricity market. Our work contributes to regional integration, economic growth, and the broader vision of a cleaner, more resilient energy future for Africa.
We are proud to lead this transformation and invite partners, investors, and stakeholders to join us in achieving a sustainable, prosperous future for the continent.
Our Core Values
CATA ENERGY’S core values guide our approach to our work. These values clarify the ways in which we engage with each other, our partners, our customers. Show casing our commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable practices in all our projects.
We believe in transparent business practices and build long-term trusted relationships.
Upholding the highest standards of ethics, transparency, and accountability in all business operations.
We work on the cutting edge of solar, energy storage and grid modernization.
Our team continues to educate ourselves on the latest technologies, design practices and software applications to deliver the most cost-effective and reliable forms of renewable energy generation possible.
As a consortium of multiple companies we foster mutual learning, teamwork, and partnerships.
It enables us in accessing new markets, customers, and resources; enhancing innovation, creativity, building trust and credibility.
Fostering strong partnerships with governments, communities, and other stakeholders to achieve shared energy goals.
The renewable energy market is a dynamic, fast changing and rapidly developing sector of our economy that rewards the most forward-thinking companies and institutions.
Embracing advanced technologies and innovative approaches to enhance energy production and distribution.
Our Vision
CATA ENERGY’s vision To be at the forefront of Africa’s renewable energy revolution, driving the integration of regional power markets and contributing to the continent’s transition to a sustainable, low-carbon economy.
Our Mission
Our mission is to develop and implement cutting-edge renewable energy projects that not only meet the current energy needs of Africa but also pave the way for future growth by supporting regional integration, improving grid stability, and delivering long-term environmental and socio-economic benefits.
