Seeking UK lead partner for Energy Catalyst — Smart Energy Mix Platform for mixed-income households (Dar es Salaam)

Opportunity Summary

I am an independent LMIC energy innovator and Chemical and Process Engineer in Dar es Salaam. I developed and published a peer-reviewed household energy mix optimisation model that demonstrates large household energy cost reductions by integrating solar PV, grid electricity, gas/LPG, energy storage and efficient appliances. I am seeking a UK-registered lead partner to submit an Energy Catalyst application and co-deliver a pilot and scale-up in Tanzania.

Pilot Scope

• Convert the published optimisation model into a deployable digital decision-support tool.

• Pilot recommended energy configurations with ~300 mixed-income households in Dar es Salaam.

• Implement monitoring, M&E and socio-economic assessment (cost savings, fuel switching, inclusion).

• Co-design a commercialisation/replication pathway for other African cities.

What I offer (your LMIC partner)

• Originator of the peer-reviewed model and local data for Dar es Salaam.

• Local technical lead for household audits, stakeholder engagement, and pilot coordination.

• In-country access to pilot sites and relationships with community stakeholders.

What we need from a UK lead partner

• Act as the UK lead applicant and grant holder (Innovate UK/Energy Catalyst).

• Develop the digital platform, lead grant management, and lead MEL/reporting.

• Support business modelling, commercialisation strategy and international scale-up.

Project details and fit

• Technical focus: Energy systems modelling, decision-support tools, energy optimisation, inclusive energy access.

• Impact: affordability, reduced biomass use, improved reliability, scalable urban solution.

• Indicative pilot timeline: 18–24 months. Indicative funding request: £250k–£450k (flexible).

• Suggested roles and budget split: LMIC partner (local implementation and tech input) 20–35% of project budget; UK lead covers platform dev, grant admin, MEL.

IP and Collaboration Note

The model is the originator’s work and will be licensed for project use; IP and licensing terms can be negotiated and documented in the consortium agreement.

Call to action

If your organisation is interested in leading an Energy Catalyst bid or would like the one-page concept note and the published paper, please contact: nuhuseith@gmail.com or request a 30-minute call. I can share the concept note, journal paper, and a draft role/budget split immediately.

Keywords

Energy access, household energy mix, energy systems modelling, energy optimisation, solar PV, energy storage, inclusive energy, LMIC, Energy Catalyst, Tanzania.