European Union Announces €545 Million Renewable Energy Package to Boost Electrification in Africa
The European Union has announced a €545 million ($638 million) renewable energy investment package aimed at accelerating electrification, modernizing power grids, and improving access to clean energy across Africa.
Despite Africa’s vast renewable energy potential, nearly 600 million people on the continent still live without electricity.
The European Commission stated that this initiative could help create up to 38 million green jobs by 2030, strengthening sustainable economic growth across Africa.
Targeted Support Across Nine African Nations
The programme will support renewable energy projects in nine countries: Cameroon, the Central African Republic, the Republic of Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Lesotho, Madagascar, Mozambique, and Somalia, according to Bloomberg.
Côte d’Ivoire will receive the largest allocation, €359.4 million, to fund a high-voltage power project that will enhance regional energy distribution.
Cameroon is set to receive €59.1 million for rural electrification projects.
Somalia will be allocated €45.5 million to expand access to affordable renewable energy solutions.
Republic of Congo will receive €3.5 million to expand solar, wind, and hydropower capacity.
Lesotho’s “Renewable Lesotho” programme will be supported with €25.9 million to unlock the country’s wind and hydropower resources.
Ghana will receive €2 million to lay the groundwork for a large-scale solar park and foster regional energy trade.
Madagascar will benefit from €33.2 million to deploy mini-grid electrification in rural areas.
Mozambique will receive €13 million to support a low-emission energy transition and stimulate private investment.
Driving Africa’s Green Energy Transition
The EU programme reflects a commitment to supporting sustainable energy transformation in Africa, addressing the continent’s energy access gap while promoting renewable energy deployment.
By funding projects that integrate solar, wind, hydropower, and grid modernization, the initiative seeks to build a resilient energy future for Africa.
The European Union emphasizes that the package is designed not only to power homes and businesses but also to strengthen regional energy trade, encourage innovation, and deliver long-term environmental benefits.
