POWER AFRICA
A U.S. government-led partnership, Power Africa harnesses the collective resources of public and private sectors to double access to electricity in sub-Saharan Africa. Power Africa’s goal is to add at least 30,000 megawatts (MW) of cleaner and more reliable electricity generation capacity and 60 million connections by 2030.
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POWER AFRICA NEWS
Strengthening Power Grids to Deliver More Power to More People in West Africa
Twelve countries now share energy across borders and a key partnership will add 4,100 km of power lines to the region's electricity network.
DFC, Sierra Leone Promote Access to Reliable Energy
The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) and Government of Sierra Leone 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.
Ten Years of Powering People and Businesses
Our latest Annual Report highlights our proudest moments from 2023 and features a special section showcasing the people and partners that contributed to a decade of Power Africa accomplishments.
A Clean Hydrogen Future Emerges in Kenya
Power Africa is guiding Kenya’s transition to green hydrogen, unlocking investment in clean energy technology to accelerate growth.
POWER AFRICA GOALS
Nearly two out of three people in sub-Saharan Africa do not have access to electricity. In 2013, President Obama launched Power Africa, a U.S. government-led partnership created to address this challenge.
Power Africa now convenes the collective resources of more than 200 public and private sector partners to stimulate investment in sub-Saharan Africa’s energy sector.
Power Africa’s goal is to advance inclusive, low-carbon economic growth that improves lives and powers health, education, and prosperity by adding 60 million new electricity connections and 30,000 megawatts of new, cleaner power in more than 40 countries.
Today, through the power of partnership, Power Africa is creating connections to turn more Lights On!
Add more than
30,000 MW
of cleaner and more reliable electricity generation capacity
Connect
60 MILLION
new homes and businesses to power by 2030
POWER AFRICA BY THE NUMBERS
Since 2013:
152 transactions supported by Power Africa reached financial close
14,300 MW reached financial close
104 power projects commissioned and operational
8,000 MW of cleaner and more reliable electricity online
41.9 MILLION new or improved connections to homes and businesses on and off the grid
202 MILLION users gained access to electricity through Power Africa assistance
7,665 KM of power lines reached financial close
45 MILLION tons of CO2 emissions avoided
46 transaction advisors and embedded advisors deployed in 40+ countries
42 countries have received Power Africa assistance
Lights On!
