Partnership is at the core of Power Africa. Bringing affordable, reliable electricity to sub-Saharan Africa requires an innovative model of development — linking public and private sector goals and resources, and connecting investors and entrepreneurs to opportunities.

Power Africa bridges the gap between the private sector, development partners, and the U.S. Government to spur increased investment in Africa’s energy sector, reduce barriers to investment, and deliver reliable electricity access throughout sub-Saharan Africa.

A partnership with Power Africa is a commitment to work together to facilitate the development of 30,000 MW of electricity generation capacity and to add 60 million new home and business connections throughout sub-Saharan Africa. We are constantly adding new partners and facilitating collaboration across our network.

Power Africa’s private sector partners receive individualized attention to understand market dynamics, learn about the latest trends, and overcome barriers to investment in African energy markets. Power Africa’s development partners coordinate development assistance and leverage infrastructure financing with leading global governmental and non-governmental agencies. Power Africa’s interagency partners provide a direct line to U.S. government agencies operating in sub-Saharan Africa's energy sector.

HOW WE WORK

Power Africa, which includes 12 U.S. government agencies, partners with African governments, the private sector, international organizations, and bilateral and multilateral donors to stimulate investment in sub-Saharan Africa’s energy sector.

Our unique approach is defined by:

• Transaction Focus: Power Africa addresses obstacles that hinder energy projects and fosters an investment-friendly environment through supportive laws and policies.
• African-Led: Power Africa works with African governments and institutions to fill critical skills gaps, drive reforms, and build and maintain resilient power sectors.
• On-the-Ground Assistance: Power Africa advisors are based in country and provide technical, financial, and political expertise, collaborating with governments, companies, and communities to accelerate access to power. 
• Connecting Companies to Deals: Power Africa partners with companies and investors to leverage market opportunities where technology can increase access to reliable electricity.
• Bridging the Financing Gap: Power Africa leverages tools, like credit guarantees, insurance instruments, and technical assistance to de-risk investments and attract public and private funding.
• Advancing Off-Grid Solutions: Through partnerships with off-grid solution providers, Power Africa delivers electricity to millions of people for the first time, expanding energy access to underserved communities beyond the reach of traditional grids.