At the global level, there is growing recognition of the urgent need to transition to sustainable energy systems reflected in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 7. Which aims for universal access to affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy by 2030. Key targets include increasing the share of renewable energy. Improving energy efficiency, and expanding energy access This agenda aligns with the Paris Agreement to limit global warming, as the energy sector is responsible for the majority of greenhouse gas emissions. Key actions include transitioning to renewable energy, boosting efficiency, and reducing fossil fuel subsidies.

Africa faces unique energy challenges but also immense opportunities in the shift towards sustainable energy.
The African Union’s Agenda 2063 includes specific objectives for sustainable development, including boosting the share of renewable energy. Several African countries have set ambitious targets for increasing renewable energy capacity, with a particular focus on solar, wind, and hydroelectric power, given the continent’s vast natural resources. Africa’s Renewable Energy Initiative (AREL), launched under the African Union, aims to achieve at least 300 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030. This initiative seeks to transform Africa’s energy landscape by focusing on decentralized energy systems, off-grid solutions, and providing universal access to clean energy.
The SDG7 Initiative for Africa by the The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), targets universal access To electricity by 2030, addressing the energy deficit that leaves over 600 million people without power. The African Development Bank (ADB) has been instrumental in supporting this transition, with initiatives like the desert to Power Initiative, which aims to homes solar power across the Sahel region to provide energy to millions.  The continent’s energy future is also being shaped by regional collaborations, such as the East African Power Pool (EAPP) and the West African Power Pool (WAPP), which focus on integrating energy markets and expanding renewable energy. South Africa’s Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) and Kenya’s Least Cost Power Development Plan (LCPDP), Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency for Central Africa (CEREEAC), and many more are examples of national-level efforts to incorporate sustainable energy into their energy mix.

Energizing Africa conference and Exhibition foster collaboration between Africa and Europe, with a particular emphasis on new innovations and technologies, sustainable investment, intellectual property rights that can help accelerate energy access and sustainability while protecting our environment.  Connecting African and European Expert in Renewable energy, addressing key issues, challenges, and opportunities within the renewable energy sector, while also issuing a call to action for international organizations, governments NGOs, and other stakeholders to cooperate on sustainable energy solutions. Creating a platform for partnerships between European and African companies in the renewable energy sector.