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📢 VACANCY: We're hiring! We are looking for an Energy Program Advisor to provide senior policy and technical guidance on complex power sector and energy access issues. They will also provide guidance on monitoring evaluation and learning issues for projects within Power Africa’s portfolio, and Energy Office knowledge management functions. ❗️ INFO & APPLY: https://lnkd.in/dnSjxP9G 💡 About Power Africa: https://lnkd.in/dJWzdmn #EnergyAdvisor #EnergyCareer #EnergyJob #UnitedStatesGovernment #WashingtonDC #WashingtonJobs #PowerAfrica Joseph Hallahan

💰 FUNDING OPPORTUNITY 💰 The U.S. African Development Foundation (USADF) Off-grid Energy Challenge is OPEN! Proposals are invited from eligible African off-grid energy companies. Selected enterprises will receive funding in the form of grant capital of up to $250,000! 🇧🇯 🇧🇫 🇧🇮 🇨🇻 🇨🇮 🇨🇩 🇰🇪 🇱🇷 🇲🇼 🇲🇷 🇳🇦 🇳🇬 🇷🇼 🇸🇳 🇸🇴 🇸🇸 🇹🇿 🇺🇬 🇿🇲 To be considered for the Challenge, applicants must be majority African-owned and managed private companies and organizations (including non-profit and not-for-profit) registered and operating in any of the following countries in Africa (Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cape Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo (South Kivu), Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Mauritania, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia). 🔴 DEADLINE: Thursday, December 12, 2024 🔴 APPLY: https://lnkd.in/eGgPZm7v #EnergyFunding #EnergyGrant #OffGridEnergy #OffGridCompanies #RenewableEnergy #PowerAfrica Claudia Schwartz Travis Adkins

We’re delighted to be at #PIDAWeek2024 in the Land of Origins, Ethiopia 🇪🇹 Today, African Union Development Agency-NEPAD debuted phase III of their Continental Power Systems Masterplan (CMP). This African-led vision for a single electricity market takes a comprehensive view of Africa's energy landscape to: 📍 Pinpoint inefficiencies in existing electricity infrastructure ⚡ Outline strategic recommendations for the development of new infrastructure ✔ Specify WHAT should be built, WHERE it’s needed, and WHEN it should be implemented Why? “A coordinated and data-driven approach, as presented in the Plan, is critical for optimizing resource allocation, reducing infrastructure development costs, and fostering continent-wide collaboration in electricity infrastructure planning,” explains Samson Masebinu, PhD, Power Africa Transmission and Distribution Team Lead who led Power Africa’s contribution to the CMP, particularly related to planning for battery and energy storage systems. 💡  VIEW CMP: https://lnkd.in/dT-3fJGu Power Africa is proud to support this immense effort, led by AUDA-NEPAD and funded by the European Union, to deliver affordable, reliable electricity to millions in Africa, driving economic growth and improving quality of life. Thank you to Ambassador Stephanie Sullivan and her team from the U.S. Mission to The African Union for hosting us this week! #AUDA #PowerAfricaPartners #EnergyAccess #BatteryStorage #Africa #Ethiopia #PowerAfrica Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA) Veronica Lee Nardos Bekele-Thomas Amine IDRISS A. KARAMA African Union Hesca Joubert Simbini Tichakunda Africa-EU Energy Partnership (AEEP)

HAPPENING NOW | Continental Power System Master Plan (CMP) Phase 3 Launch-Pre-Event at AUDA NEPAD’s #PIDAWeek2024. TUNE IN to hear from Samson Masebinu, PhD, Power Africa Transmission and Distribution Team Lead, about our CMP contribution: https://lnkd.in/dBGzymTw #AUDA #PowerAfricaPartners #EnergyAccess #Africa #Ethiopia #PowerAfrica Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA) Amine IDRISS A. KARAMA African Union Hesca Joubert Simbini Tichakunda

"Our partnership with Mauritania embodies the core mission of Power Africa: to leverage resources, expertise, and innovative solutions to meet critical energy needs" - Power Africa Coordinator Richard Nelson. We're honored to have joined the U.S.-Mauritania Energy Dialogue this week hosted by the U.S. Department of State - Bureau of Energy Resources and U.S. Embassy in Nouakchott alongside the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum - Mauritania and other United States government agencies. Power Africa has been engaged in addressing both the immediate needs and long-term goals of Mauritania’s energy sector. By harnessing the country’s abundant natural resources, we can unlock economic growth, improve resilience, and deliver energy solutions that will empower communities across the country. We are excited to build on this momentum, working hand-in-hand with Mauritania to advance energy access! PRESS RELEASE: https://lnkd.in/eA9fn4_t #Mauritania #Nouakchott #UnitedStates #EnergyAccess #EnergySecurity #Dialogue #Partnership #PowerAfrica U.S. Department of State Millennium Challenge Corporation U.S. International Development Finance Corporation Export-Import Bank of the United States USAID U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) U.S. Department of Commerce U.S. African Development Foundation (USADF) Cheryl Wilson Ricky Gale Dylan Stearns Michael Oppong-Adjei, Esq. (MBA QCL, PMP) Denise Mortimer Cullen Hughes Gwendolyn Andersen Phoebe Sullivan

CALLING U.S. COMPANIES | Sub-Saharan Africa Energy Opportunities & Enlit Africa 2025 Join a complimentary webinar, hosted by the U.S. Commercial Service Sub-Saharan Africa, Power Africa, and VUKA Group, to hear from U.S. government experts about upcoming energy opportunities in sub-Saharan Africa. Attendees will also learn about the May 2025 Enlit Africa conference in Cape Town, South Africa, as well as the tools and resources available to support U.S. companies through Power Africa, the U.S. Commercial Service, and more. 📅 Wednesday, December 4, 2024 ⌚ 11:00 AM EST 🔴 REGISTER: https://lnkd.in/eFgbs5GJ #USCompanies #PowerAfrica #Commerce #EnergyAccess #AfricanEnergy #EnergyOpportunities Megan Taylor John Hansen Erik Streed Claire Volkwyn Marcel du Toit Enybe Diaz Jessica Cheeks-Thompson Cathy Gibbons Pamelah Cheuka, PhD Tatyana Aguirre Mpilo Mahlangu U.S. Commercial Service International Trade Administration

Industrialization transforms economies. Energy powers the way! From powering factories to energizing ideas, energy access is fueling industry in Africa 🌍 So on Africa Industrialization Day, we celebrate African innovation, partnerships, and the drive toward a connected, industrial future. #Industrialization #Industry #EconomicGrowth #EnergyAccess #Africa #AfricaIndustrializationDay #PowerAfrica

EVENT | From Awareness to Action – Addressing Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment in the Renewable Energy Sector Join Power Africa and Camco for a critical roundtable on preventing and responding to sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (SEAH) in the renewable energy sector. This session will bring together industry experts to explore actionable strategies for fostering safe, inclusive, and respectful workplaces across the sector. WHAT TO EXPECT 💡 Insights from leading voices on effective strategies for raising awareness about SEAH issues. 💡 Interactive discussions on practical approaches to address SEAH in their operations and handle grievances effectively, as well as effective mitigation strategies. 💡 Knowledge sharing on how to integrate SEAH risk management into an Environmental and Social Management System. SPEAKERS 🎤 Inka Schomer, Founder and Director, Distill Inclusion 🎤 James Obondo, Assistant Administration Manager Western Region, KenGen Kenya 🎤 Lonah Wanjama, Gender and Social Inclusion Manager, RTI International 🎤 Laura Lahti, Head of Impact, Camco (moderator) . . . and more! Register NOW to secure your spot and be part of this essential conversation on shaping a brighter, more equitable future in clean energy! 📅 Wednesday, November 27, 2024 ⌚ 16:30 EAT 🔗 REGISTER & INFO: https://ow.ly/9Kll50U9Jn4 #16Days #SexualExploitation #Abuse #Harassment #RenewableEnergy #PowerAfrica

That’s a wrap! Last week, our Clean Tech Energy Network (#CTEN) team visited energy tech innovators across North Carolina, led by Power Africa Deputy Coordinator Cullen Hughes. Our final stops at RTI International and Windlift capped a week of learning about innovations and research happening across North Carolina and the broader U.S. on technologies capable of driving reliable energy solutions in Africa. At RTI International, we explored their Technology Advancement & Commercialization and Energy Technology Development Facility, where they’re advancing energy system reliability, renewable gas-to-chemicals technologies, and CO2 conversion into higher-value products. With energy-focused projects in 47 countries, RTI is shaping global clean energy solutions. Thank you to Nicole Barnes, Senior Vice President of International Development & Executive Director, Climate Growth Strategy, and Matthew Tiedemann, Director of Energy Division, and the entire RTI team for an informative visit! At Windlift, we joined Sean Q. Meyer, Chief Operating Officer, to learn about their Airborne Power Generator—a potentially game-changing innovation for the future of wind energy. Across North Carolina, we saw firsthand how U.S. energy tech companies are advancing research and technology that can be leveraged to address Africa’s growing demand for energy access. From energy reliability to automation and e-mobility, these innovations can drive sustainable development while creating opportunities on both continents united 🇺🇸 🤝 🌍 #NorthCarolina #USInnovation #EnergyInnovation #EnergyAcess #Africa John Hansen Erik Streed Stephanie Wiseman Steve McManus Jeffrey Petrusa Pablo Torres Dave Dausch Sameer Parvathikar

Day 4 of our Clean Tech Energy Network (#CTEN) North Carolina roadshow continued with visits to three companies working on smart energy solutions. First stop: Trilliant , whose flexible communications platform enables utilities to deploy and manage smart grid networks efficiently. As African countries work to expand energy access and modernize their power systems, these capabilities will be crucial for managing growing networks and improving reliability. Next, we met with NET Power, who is transforming natural gas into clean energy through a patented oxy-combustion process, providing reliable power for a low-carbon future. Finally, we were welcomed by one of our partners, Schneider Electric, to explore their Raleigh Hub where they gave us a tour through their research and robotics labs, as well as a solar charging pilot, highlighting how they are pushing the limits and advancing capabilities in energy management and automation solutions. Their experience in helping utilities and industries operate more efficiently aligns with Africa's growing demand for smart, reliable power systems. #NorthCarolina #USInnovation #EnergyInnovation #EnergyAcess #Africa John Hansen Erik Streed Stephanie Wiseman Cullen Hughes James Madej Richard Bethune Bryce Mendes Ruff Bailey Fabrice Meunier Angela Buchanan, SPHR, SHRM-SCP Christine Bush Matthew Furnari Samantha Childress Robert Roseman Anna Coby Jerry Neely, CEM Kevin Harvey Jo Lockard Jason Bassett