Barbara von Toll

Job Title: Regional Director East Africa
Company: KfW DEG
Country: Kenya

Barbara von Toll is the Regional Director East Africa for KfW DEG, based in Nairobi. She is responsible for a loan book of around EUR 400 m.
At KfW DEG she has held different positions as Vice President Stakeholder Relations and Corporate Strategy as well as Senior Investment Manager for Infrastructure and Energy and Manufacturing & Services.
She holds a Master's Degree in International and Development Economics (Berlin, Germany) and a Bachelor's Degree in International Business (Maastricht, Netherlands).

March 13, 2025Panel Discussion

Sessions

Session

Financing the Transition: Unlocking Solar for Commercial and Industrial Enterprises

Thursday, March 13, 2025, 09:00 am - 10:30 am

Unlock the potential of captive solar financing models for commercial and industrial customers. This session examines innovative financial mechanisms enabling businesses and individuals to invest in solar and energy storage solutions for self-consumption. Learn about funding options, risk management, and policy incentives that drive energy independence while reducing reliance on centralized power systems. Gain actionable insights into building sustainable, self-sufficient energy systems.