Aníbal Gómez-Contreras

Senior Associate

RMI

Denver, United States

18 profile visitsSpeakerOn-site Delegate

Anibal's work focuses on empowering stakeholders across EMDEs to transition to clean energy, through skill development, training, and leadership enhancement.

My organisation

RMI

Industry & Private Sector

Boulder, CO, United States

RMI is dedicated to transforming global energy systems by leveraging market-driven solutions to achieve a clean, prosperous, zero-carbon future for all. In Africa, we focus on promoting sustainable electricity access to foster equitable development. Our efforts encompass several key areas: -Capacity Development: We provide tailored capacity development opportunities that directly respond to the needs of energy practitioners in the Global South. -Scaling Distributed Energy: We work with local partners to implement distributed energy resource projects that test innovative business models and technical designs that catalyze sector growth -Climate Finance: Through initiatives like the Catalytic Climate Capital (C3) program and the Climate Finance Access Network (CFAN), we de-risk clean energy investments to unlock funding and improve the capacity of low-income countries to access green investments. -Unlocking Power System Transformation: We support the development of least-cost, sustainable grids to modernize energy infrastructure. -Productive Use of Energy: We stimulate efficient energy demand to boost local economic growth and productivity. By forging strategic partnerships, RMI catalyzes market-driven solutions that enable resilient communities and thriving businesses across the continent and beyond. == RMI is attending EAIF 2025 to represent the Africa Minigrids Program (AMP). Funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and implemented by UNDP in partnership with RMI and the African Development Bank (AfDB), AMP supports and complements existing efforts in Africa’s minigrid sector. 🔗 Learn more about AMP: https://africaminigrids.org/ 📢 Follow AMP on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/africa-minigrids-program #MinigridsForAfrica

About me

Anibal is a senior associate with the Energy Transition Academy and Catalytic Climate Capital, as part of RMI’s Global South Program. His work focuses on empowering stakeholders across emerging and developing markets and vulnerable communities to transition to renewable energy, specifically through grassroots skill development, training, and leadership enhancement.

Anibal’s interests concern equity in climate justice, ensuring low-income communities and communities of color are not left behind by innovations in sustainable technology and urban transformation.

My organisation

RMI

RMI is an independent nonprofit that transforms global energy systems through market-driven solutions to align with a 1.5°C future and secure a clean, prosperous, zero-carbon future for all. RMI works in the world’s most critical geographies and engages businesses, policymakers, communities, and NGOs to identify and scale energy system interventions that will cut greenhouse gas emissions at least 50 percent by 2030.

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Speaker sessions (2)

Thursday, 10 April 2025

10:00 - 13:00

[Invite only: Africa Minigrids Program (AMP) (UNDP/RMI) workshop] Fundamentals for Market Preparation

Approval requiredMahogany Hall (Mezzanine)

This session will equip participants with the essential knowledge and tools needed to navigate the complexities of mini-grid market development.

15:15 - 17:10

[Africa Minigrids Program (AMP) (UNDP/RMI) workshop] Data & digitalisation: Deep dive

Mahogany Hall (Mezzanine)

This session aims to show the linkages between data and financing for mini-grids, identify actionable solutions and drive data-driven growth in the sector through new partnership opportunities.