Europe Unveils $638-Million Package to Scale up Renewables in Africa

Europe unveils $638-million package to scale up renewables in Africa

Africa has great potential for clean energy development, and the European Union just pledged $638 million to help make that happen.

EU Pledges US $638M to expand clean energy, electricity access in Africa

The European Union has unveiled a US $638 M funding package to strengthen electricity access and accelerate Africa’s transition to renewable energy. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the initiative in a video message to the Global Citizen Festival, held alongside the UN General Assembly in New York. She said the investment underscores […] The post EU Pledges US $638M to expand clean energy, electricity access in Africa…

EU: Von der Leyen pledges EUR 545 million for energy transition in Africa

On the fringes of the UN General Assembly, Ursula von der Leyen announced at the Global Citizen Festival that she would drive forward further investment projects for the green energy transition on the continent.