EU Launches €618 Million Initiative to Boost Africa’s Renewable Energy Transition
The European Commission has announced a €618 million Team Europe package to accelerate Africa’s renewable energy transition, marking a major milestone in the continent’s shift toward sustainable power.
The announcement was made by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at the Global Gateway Forum in Brussels, co-hosted with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and coordinated by the international advocacy organization Global Citizen.
The initiative forms part of the “Scaling Up Renewables in Africa” campaign — an effort to mobilize both public and private investment in clean energy projects across the continent.
“Africa has everything it needs to become a global leader in clean energy — vision, talent, and abundant natural resources. With this €618 million Team Europe package, we are joining with our African partners to power a clean and sustainable energy future for the continent,”
said von der Leyen.
Unlocking Africa’s Renewable Potential
Africa holds 60% of the world’s best solar resources, making it one of the most promising regions for renewable energy development. Through the Global Gateway investment strategy, the EU aims to unlock this potential by financing projects in energy generation, transmission, and cross-border electricity trade, driving industrial growth, job creation, and climate resilience.
The newly announced funding will support clean energy projects in multiple African countries, including:
· Kenya (€55 million): Expansion of green electricity generation and transmission for households and businesses.
· Uganda (€60 million): Last-mile electrification to reach rural communities, benefiting more than 250,000 people.
· Democratic Republic of Congo (€90.14 million): Electrification of Kisangani and surrounding areas to improve reliability and stimulate local economies.
· Mauritania (€125 million): Development of a regional transmission corridor for growing urban centers.
· Nigeria (€20 million): Technical assistance to scale renewable energy for farmers and small enterprises.
· Cabo Verde (€39 million): Expansion of the Cabeolica wind and battery storage project.
· Zambia–Tanzania Interconnector (€30 million): Strengthening regional power exchange and drought resilience between Southern and Eastern Africa.
· Togo (€199 million): Renewable energy and storage project in Kpalimé to enhance generation capacity and grid reliability.
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