Renewable energy developer Voltalia has entered into a strategic partnership with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to advance the deployment of clean energy solutions across mining operations in Africa, the companies said on Tuesday.
The collaboration will focus on identifying and developing Power-to-Mine projects that reduce the mining industry’s dependence on carbon-intensive energy sources. Many mining sites across the continent currently operate in remote areas with limited access to stable electricity grids, often relying on diesel or other fossil fuels.
Voltalia and IFC will prioritise short- to medium-term delivery of renewable energy infrastructure in selected African countries. The initiative will offer integrated turnkey systems tailored to the specific energy needs of mining operations, including hybrid solar and wind installations, battery storage, and corporate power purchase agreements. Construction, operation, and maintenance services will also be included.
“This collaboration with IFC reflects our shared ambition to accelerate the minerals sector’s transition to cleaner energy,” said Robert Klein, chief executive of Voltalia. “By combining Voltalia’s technical expertise with IFC’s development-driven approach, we’re helping to build a more resilient and sustainable energy future for the mining sector.”
Valerie Levkov, IFC’s global industry director for energy, metals & mining and sustainable infrastructure advisory, said the partnership will deliver both environmental and economic benefits.
“IFC’s partnership with Voltalia will bring renewable energy technologies to Africa’s important minerals sector, which contributes to jobs and economic development across the continent,” she said. “Working with Voltalia, IFC will support tangible and long-term solutions.”
The initiative supports broader decarbonisation goals for the mining industry and contributes to Mission 300—a joint effort by the World Bank Group and African Development Bank to provide sustainable and reliable electricity access to 300 million people in Africa by 2030.
Voltalia currently operates 3.3 gigawatts of renewable capacity globally, spanning wind, solar, hydro, biomass, and storage. Its development pipeline totals 17.4GW.
