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#HappyNewYear from all of us at Power Africa! We're ready to power up 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣5️⃣ with innovative solutions, strong collaborations, and an unwavering commitment to increase #EnergyAccess in sub-Saharan Africa 🌍 one partnership, one power deal, one energy project at a time!

OpEd | African clean energy investment soars to new heights After years of stagnation, investment in Africa’s energy sector is rising. Our Energy Specialist, Pamelah Cheuka, PhD and International Energy Agency (IEA)'s Daniel Wetzel explore how clean energy investments across the continent have surged in recent years and the impact of these investments on energy access. Read the full piece on ESI Africa to learn more about the rise of clean energy investments in Sub-Saharan Africa:  https://lnkd.in/eaYHkGQb #OpEd #Africa #EnergyAccess #CleanEnergy

Our partner, Husk Power, sets record 1-mini-grid-per-day deployment rate with launch of PRISM “energy-in-a-box”! PRISM stands for Power Resilience and Intelligent System Management and is an energy access solution that delivers a comprehensive power system within a standardized, deployable container, designed to accelerate mini-grid deployment and provide instant electricity to remote communities. Congratulations, Manoj Sinha, William Brent, and team! 💡 ABOUT PRISM: https://lnkd.in/d8HKfrPX #HuskPower #MiniGrids #EnergyAccess #RemoteCommunities #PowerAfricaPartner John Hansen Gwendolyn Andersen Stephanie Wiseman

This week, Richard Nelson, Dylan Stearns, Claire Green, and Michael Oppong-Adjei, Esq. (MBA QCL, PMP) had the privilege of engaging with key stakeholders and visiting transformative energy access projects in Senegal. 🤝 Engaging Stakeholders They started the week with productive discussions with SENELECOFFICIELLE, learning about their current priority projects, and Senegal's Ministry of Energy and Petroleum, where they explored Senegal’s bold vision for achieving universal energy access under the recently launched Vision Senegal 2050. 💧 Solar-Powered Water Pumps They visited a rural water pumping station converted from diesel to solar energy through the USAID Scaling-Up Renewable Energy program. This initiative enhances water security, supports farmers with irrigation, and empowers women and children by freeing up time for education and entrepreneurship. 💨 Taiba N'Diaye Wind Farm At the Taiba N'Diaye Wind Power Station, the largest wind farm in West Africa, they saw energy generation innovation in action. Developed by Lekela Power (an Infinity Power company) and powered by Vestas turbines, one of our private sector partners, this 158.7 MW project delivers power to hundreds of thousands of homes and provides economic opportunities to local communities. Learn more about our support for this project: https://lnkd.in/dMhXG8Vm These projects and partnerships reflect the power of collaboration - bringing together governments, like that of the United States, private sector leaders like Lekela and Vestas, and development partners to create lasting change. We’re proud to support these efforts to accelerate access to affordable, and reliable energy across sub-Saharan Africa. 📸 Elle (Kellye) Steindel for USAID/Senegal #Senegal #Dakar #SiteVisits #Taiba #SolarEnergy #WindEnergy #PowerAfricaPartners #EnergyAccess Phoebe Sullivan

We’re thrilled to celebrate our incredible partners for their well-deserved recognition at the AFSIA (Africa Solar Industry Association) Awards 2024: 🏆 ENGIE Energy Access (Africa): Mini-Grid Project of the Year Engie Energy Access and its partner CrossBoundary Energy Access are constructing 15 mini-grids with five already commissioned in rural areas located in Kogi, Nasarawa, and Niger States, Nigeria, bringing reliable and affordable solar energy, transforming communities and boosting local economies. 🏆 d.light: Solar Home System Company of the Year In 2024, d.light electrified 1.7 million homes across Africa by providing solar home systems to rural households, delivering affordable and clean energy. This initiative empowered communities, improving access to electricity, enhancing livelihoods, and supporting sustainable development. 🏆 Deal/Financing Program of the Year: African Frontier Capital (AFC) & d.light The partnership between AFC and d.light has enabled the successful financing of $176 million securitization facility for PayGo consumer finance. Power Africa provided legal support to d.light to help secure the facility that will unlock energy access in East Africa. Congratulations! PRESS RELEASE: https://lnkd.in/d2nZBr3b 📸 AFSIA #AFSIA #AfricaSolar #SolarEnergy #SolarPower #Solar #SDG7 #PowerAfricaPartners John Hansen Stephanie Wiseman Gwendolyn Andersen

EVENT | Have you registered for Energizing Healthcare 2025 yet? We are thrilled to be co-organizing this conference with Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) and the Health and Energy Platform of Action (HEPA), hosted by the World Health Organization. Join us for two days of power-packed discussions on powering healthcare with global thought leaders and innovators! 🟡 REGISTRATION INFO: https://lnkd.in/dMMm4PeX #PoweringHealthcare #HETA #PowerAfrica #SDG7for3and13 #SDG7 #SDG3 #SDG13 USAID Joan Chahenza Gina Cady Matt Clark Lauryn Isaacs Marcus Vinci Luc Severi

Mubuga Solar, Burundi’s first utility-scale solar plant, stands as a beacon of progress! It is more than just a power plant… It’s: 💰 An engine for economic growth: Creating jobs, empowering women, and fostering local businesses through energy solutions. 📃 Proof of policy impact: A shining example of how energy sector liberalization attracts investment and drives innovation. ⚡ A symbol of resilience: Diversifying Burundi’s energy mix to strengthen energy security. 🤝 A product of partnership: Gigawatt Global, Power Africa, USAID, U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, U.S. Department of State, and others partnered to bring this project to life. ✨ Changing lives: Delivering reliable electricity to over 80,000 people while uplifting communities through education, environmental initiatives, and better livelihoods. We’re excited to see the lasting impact that Mubuga Solar will have on Burundi’s energy landscape and are proud to have partnered on this journey! Discover the full story of Mubuga Solar and its transformative impact in our latest blog: https://lnkd.in/diRi4SsG #Burund #Mubuga #EnergyAccess #SolarEnergy #EconomicGrowth #PowerOfPartnership #PowerAfrica Christian NKENGURUTSE

CALL FOR PROPOSALS | Zambia Energy Demand Stimulation Incentive Programme Calling all mini-grid developers in Zambia! The UEF (Universal Energy Facility) launched The Zambia Energy Demand Stimulation Incentive (ZEDSI) programme to support 100+ mini grid projects. This funding aims to boost mini-grid sustainability and stimulate electricity demand by supporting new or recent productive use of energy connections to small and medium enterprises and public services. ❗ DEADLINE: Friday, December 20, 2024 🔗 DETAILS: https://lnkd.in/epwdtP4x #Zambia #EnergyAccess #FinancingEnergyProsperity #Powering1000communities #SolarEnergy #MiniGrids The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) Hakainde Hichilema UNOPS The Rockefeller Foundation

🇸🇱 NEWS | U.S. International Development Finance Corporation disburses first part of $292M loan to the 105MW Nant Project in Freetown! This project will nearly double the Sierra Leone's power generation: https://lnkd.in/dXAPj7cP #SierraLeone #Nant #EnergyAccess #PowerGeneration #PowerAfricaPartners #PowerAfrica Scott Nathan George Agyekum Nana Donkor Maria Stratonova Anergi Group ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID)

OPEN CALL FOR PROPOSALS | Norad - Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation launches a NOK 1.75B ($157M) guarantee scheme to boost renewable energy in low- & middle-income countries! For the first time, institutions and companies can now apply for Norwegian state guarantees for investments in renewable energy in developing countries. The target groups are professional institutions within the provision of guarantees which can re-issue guarantees for smaller projects and actors, although companies with major individual projects can also apply. 🔴 INFO & APPLY: https://lnkd.in/eXgfvtsz #Norway #Norad #RenewableEnergy #Guarantees #DevelopingCountries #GuaranteeScheme #PowerAfricaPartner Carolyn C. Laurenzano Gwendolyn Andersen Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Bård Vegar Solhjell Jessica Tyler Michael Jordan Natalie Reed