Sustainable Energy & Power
African Union Development Fund

Powering Potential, Illuminating Progress.

Catalyzing Africa's Clean Energy Transition to Fuel Sustainable Development and Economic Integration.

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Introduction

Energy is the engine of modern economies. Yet, over 600 million people in Africa lack access to reliable electricity, constraining industrial growth, healthcare, and education. The African Union Development Project (AUDP) is executing a continental strategy to close this gap. We finance a diverse mix of renewable energy generation, modernize transmission infrastructure, and promote energy access solutions to unlock human potential, drive industrialization, and position Africa as a global leader in the clean energy transition.

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Pillar 1: Utility-Scale Renewable Generation

Focus: Developing gigawatt-scale clean energy projects to feed national and regional grids.
Initiatives:
- Financing for mega-projects in solar, wind, geothermal, and hydropower.
- Development of hybrid renewable energy parks to ensure consistent power supply.
- Investment in enabling infrastructure for green hydrogen production.
- De-risking investments to attract large-scale private capital.

Pillar 2: Transmission & Grid Modernization

Focus: Building the interconnected and smart grid backbone of Africa.
Initiatives:
- Financing for high-voltage transmission lines and cross-border interconnectors.
- Investment in smart grid technology to improve efficiency, reliability, and resilience.
- Support for regional power pools to facilitate energy trading between nations.
- Upgrading and expanding national distribution networks.

Pillar 3: Energy Access & Decentralized Solutions

Focus: Accelerating universal access through innovative, off-grid solutions.
Initiatives:
- Scaling up mini-grid and micro-grid deployments for rural and peri-urban communities.
- Financing for solar home system (SHS) companies and pay-as-you-go models.
- Developing productive-use energy systems for agricultural processing and small enterprises.
- Supporting last-mile connectivity programs.

Pillar 4: Green Minerals & Value Chains

Focus: Ensuring Africa benefits from the global energy transition.
Initiatives:
- Strategic investment in sustainable mining and processing of critical minerals (e.g., lithium, cobalt, graphite).
- Financing for the development of continental battery and solar panel manufacturing capacity.
- Support for circular economy models for e-waste and battery recycling.

Sector-Wide Impact at a Glance

The AUDF's strategic investments are electrifying Africa's future and driving a sustainable industrial revolution.

Impact Stats - Three columns

$15.2+ Billion | Total Capital Deployed
Igniting Africa's energy revolution and attracting global investment.
8.5 GW | New Renewable Capacity Added
Powering industries, cities, and communities with clean, affordable energy.
12,000+ km | Of New Transmission Lines Financed
Weaving a connected, resilient, and integrated African energy grid.