Welcome to the initiative
Green People’s Energy for Africa
Dr. Gerd Müller, German Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development, announced a new initiative, named Green People’s Energy for Africa in June 2017. This initiative aims to enable, expand and secure the supply of sustainable energy in rural Africa. It is part of Germany’s Marshall Plan with Africa and relies on the broad participation of small and medium-sized enterprises, municipalities, cooperatives, public associations and citizens.
What we do
We introduce Renewable Energy curricula
We train teachers
We train professionals
We support business development
We strengthen partnerships
We inform civil society organisations
We provide digital learning
We support social institutions
We consult policy makers on renewable energies
Focus countries
Latest Developments
Renewable electricity improves health services
Solar energy systems and vaccine refrigerators were installed in three rural health centres.
GBE launches solar design advisory support for SMEs in Uganda
50 companies can benefit from free technical advice and customised guidance on investing in solar energy.
Formation institutes for experts in solar irrigation
The training combines theoretical and practical aspects that enable us to better meet farmers’ needs.
