Working in a broad range of fields

With the right equipment powered by decentralized renewable energy, communities can increase income and improve well-being. A threefold approach improves conditions for productive use of energy by supporting business, improving framework conditions and working directly with end-users.

Energy poverty affects women and men differently. Green People’s Energy for Africa is dedicated to promoting women in all training and business development activities – to promote economic and social rights and empower girls and women. 

In Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), only 25% of the rural population has access to electricity. Energy poverty increases economic inequality in rural regions. The aim is to provide off-grid rural communities with energy solutions to increase economic, social and environmental well-being.

Access to energy and connected productive technologies reduces income inequality and promotes economic growth. Green People’s Energy for Africa offers financial and knowledge support for users and private companies to improve adoption of decentralized renewable energy systems and productive use of energy in off-grid rural communities.

The German government initiative Green People’s Energy for Africa helps bring together actors in Africa and Europe. In partnerships between people, businesses, organisations and municipalities.

Bringing energy to rural areas requires skills. If demand for off-grid, decentralized renewable energy is to grow, skilled professionals are needed. For designing, financing, selling, installing, operating and maintaining systems. Green People’s Energy for Africa contributes to developing skills.

Rural social institutions, such as health centres, schools and vocational trainings centres, in particular, need direct access to energy. Green People’s Energy for Africa works specifically to provide decentralized renewable energy solutions, contributing to improved community services.