About us
The Initiative for Social Performance in Renewable Energy (INSPIRE) is a female-led, practitioner-driven organisation based in South Africa. We are committed to ensuring that renewable energy deployment delivers equitable and transformative socio-economic benefits for host communities.
Our perspective is rooted in an understanding that: The renewables sector’s legitimacy is measured partially on its ability to deepen socio-economic impact.
Our vision
Co-creating a just energy transition with strong, actively participating communities.
Our mission
Build leadership capacity in Africa for a more integrate renewable energy ecosystem that ensures equitably shared socio economic benefits.
Our Values
We
We are a proud member for the IRENA Coalition for Action, a key international network to discuss industry trends, determine actions, share knowledge, and exchange best practices with the vision to drive the global energy transition in line with the Sustainable Development Goal on energy.
We have received our #EDcertified status through NGOSource.
Our Partners
INSPIRE’s
Funders
Our work is funded by a growing number of local and international donors.
Implementation
Partners
We implement our work in collaboration with experienced individuals and organisations.
Seed Funders
INSPIRE was seed funded by international energy companies and nurtured into existence by the social performance consulting firm Synergy Global.
International
Implementation
Partners
Our implementation network includes international partner organisations and networks.
Annual reports
2022
Inaugural Annual report
2023
Annual report
Theory of Change
INSPIRE’s Theory of Change outlines a clear pathway for transforming renewable energy social performance, ensuring that it delivers sustainable, equitable socio-economic benefits for host communities. Grounded in practitioner-led research, collaboration, and evidence-based action, INSPIRE focuses on building the skills, systems, and understanding necessary to achieve a credible and sustained Just Energy Transition in South Africa and beyond.
