Power Africa’s investment in Madagascar’s mini-grid development will connect roughly 1,500 households to electricity for the first time. In November 2020, Power Africa, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), awarded $1.2 million in grants to mini-grid developers in Madagascar to develop and deliver sustainable energy solutions for…

Power Africa partner the U.S. African Development Foundation (USADF) is partnering with farmers and agricultural cooperatives across sub-Saharan Africa to help transform small-scale agriculture and create direct benefits for farmers feeding their communities. Below are stories from seven countries that are taking steps to power their local economies: Smallholder farming…

Nigeria’s government recognizes the value of diversity and the necessity of including socially vulnerable groups — women, people with disabilities, minority tribes, youth, those who live in remote rural areas — if the country is to reach its potential. However, this understanding has yet to reach all levels of the…

By connecting The Gambia and Senegal’s power grids, electricity prices are falling and accessibility is increasing Leveraging the power of interconnectivity, Senegal and The Gambia have inaugurated a shared electricity network in line with Power Africa’s goal to expand the supply of and access to affordable and reliable electricity services. Regional Collaboration and Capacity Building …

Despite comprising tall metal structures, complicated sub-stations, and kilometers of wire, transmission lines are so familiar that they often blend into the landscape and don’t capture our attention. But have you ever thought about what goes into constructing these lines, and why they are so critical for power delivery in…

In Liberia’s Bong County, a new and innovative power delivery model is lighting up rural homes, businesses, hospitals, and community centers. For years, the 320,000 residents of Bong County did not have access to a functioning electricity network. In 2018, Power Africa — through USAID’s Mission in Liberia — partnered…

Across sub-Saharan Africa, innovators, governments, and entrepreneurs are driving a transportation revolution. Electric vehicles (EVs) hold the promise of cleaner, more affordable ways to travel and transport goods. Power Africa is advising funders on the exciting possibilities of electric mobility (e-mobility) and helping e-mobility businesses to meet investors’ expectations. Ever…

Power Africa sees renewable energy as the most promising approach for meeting the energy needs of people who live beyond the reach of national grids. More than just a means to generate electricity for lights, clean-energy technology can power appliances for work, leisure, and healthcare in places where grid power…

A $1 million Power Africa grant is helping off-grid energy companies gain access to capital that is tailored to their business models. Access to funding that helps off-grid companies scale is translating into access to energy for people across sub-Saharan Africa. In 2020, Power Africa awarded $1,014,520 in grants to…