Power Africa Coordinator Richard Nelson concluded a four-day visit to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on Thursday, during which he announced a $15.5 million investment and engaged with key energy stakeholders to discuss Power Africa’s initiatives in-country.

Power Africa is excited to announce the on-boarding of its new private-sector partner, Sun Africa.

The United States, India, and Tanzania have launched a Triangular Development Partnership to strengthen energy infrastructure and promote renewable energy development in Tanzania. This unique clean energy alliance is the first of its kind on the African continent. The trilateral partnership, being implemented by the U.S.-based nonprofit organization, The Asia Foundation, will leverage each country’s combined capacities, resulting in a stronger grid, improved regulatory and policy frameworks, reliable regional interconnections, and the development of utility-scale solar projects in Tanzania.

On Thursday, July 18, 2024, the United States government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and Power Africa, in partnership with the Government of Cabo Verde and the private sector launched a clean energy solar mini-grid plant located at Chã das Caldeiras in the Santa Catarina do Fogo Municipality.

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and Power Africa announced the successful conclusion of a Biden-Harris Administration priority program to advance women’s participation in the energy sector’s transition to clean energy technologies.

Today, the United States government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and leading Nigerian investment bank Chapel Hill Denham hosted a conference, “Powering Nigeria: Mobilizing Private Capital”, to encourage private investment in Nigeria’s infrastructure development. Attendees included domestic investors and private sector companies who wield over ₦20 trillion in institutional capital and investment expertise in power, renewable energy, agriculture, and water, sanitation and hygiene; all of which are essential for boosting economic growth.

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is excited to announce the launch of the Empower West Africa (EWA) Activity, a new $73 million contract under the Power Africa initiative. EWA is set to build on the achievements of the West Africa Energy Program (WAEP), which commenced in July 2019 and concludes in July 2024.

The United States government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) funded the Power Africa West Africa Energy Program (WAEP) and recently held a lessons-learned event in Accra, Ghana, reviewing the last five years of work.

The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation’s (DFC) Deputy Chief Executive Officer Nisha Biswal and Chief Minister of Sierra Leone David Moinina Sengeh today announced up to $412 million in financing and political risk insurance in support of the country’s plans to address rolling blackouts and expand its power system through renewable energy solutions in the future.

The U.S. government, through Power Africa and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), celebrated the completion of a three-year project with Hydro Ingénierie Etudes and Réalisations (HIER).

The U.S. Agency for International Development announced a suite of investments and initiatives to support climate action in Africa as part of this week’s Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi, Kenya. Working with Congress, this includes $35 million in new investments this year. These activities will support communities across Africa to build their resilience to climate impacts and sustainably grow their economies. They also support the implementation of the President’s Emergency Plan for Adaptation and Resilience (PREPARE), the Just Energy Transition Partnerships, and global efforts to conserve critical carbon sinks.

The United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), announced a new Power Africa initiative for East and Central Africa to provide a five year, up to $88.9 million award, subject to the availability of funds, that will expand access to cleaner, reliable energy in sub-Saharan Africa. 

Today, as part of the catalytic global infrastructure initiative announced by President Biden at the Carbis Bay G7 Summit last year, USAID’s Power Africa announced plans for a new public and private sector alliance that will electrify an additional 10,000 healthcare facilities in sub-Saharan Africa over the next eight to ten years.

On Thursday, April 28, 2022, as a follow up to the catalytic global infrastructure initiative announced by President Biden at the Carbis Bay G7 Summit last year, Power Africa and USAID will host a high level leadership roundtable discussion on the Healthcare Electrification and Telecommunication Alliance, a new partnership that will enhance health services and assist in COVID-19 response efforts through reliable, sustainable, and affordable electricity across Sub-Saharan Africa.

Today, Administrator Samantha Power participated in several events at COP26 to advance the United States’ global leadership in tackling the climate crisis, highlight USAID’s work on climate equity and emphasize the inextricable link between the climate crisis and gender inequity.

Administrator Samantha Power and Rockefeller Foundation Executive Vice President Elizabeth Yee signed a memorandum of understanding today forming the basis of a strategic partnership between USAID, Power Africa, and the newly launched Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP).

On behalf of the worldwide USAID team, it is with great sadness that I express my heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Madeline Williams, an accomplished Foreign Service Officer who passed away unexpectedly on April 3, 2021 in South Africa.