EU and US Boost Cooperation on Green Energy in Africa

October 15, 2022. By News Bureau

The European Union and United States of America agreed to increase their collaboration to boost sustainable energy in Sub-Saharan Africa, by unlocking more of the continent's abundant renewable power generation potential and improving local access to affordable green energy.

European Commissioner for International Partnerships Jutta Urpilainen and USAID Administrator Samantha Power signed in Washington a renewed Memorandum of Understanding on closer EU–U.S. cooperation that will allow joint promotion of projects such as the African Continental Power System Masterplan.

Commissioner for International Partnerships, Jutta Urpilainen, said: "Under Global Gateway, we are boosting our cooperation with the U.S. administration to build the strategic autonomy of our African partners, including by unlocking more opportunities to ensure affordable, reliable and sustainable energy. Together, we can electrify even more schools and health centers, and fight even more efficiently the inequalities linked to energy poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa."

The closer EU–U.S. cooperation aims at supporting a just and green energy transition, reducing energy poverty, and increasing access to affordable, reliable and modern energy for all in Sub-Saharan Africa.

By working together towards these common goals with their respective strengths, expertise and resources, the EU and U.S. hope to boost their impact in increasing sustainable energy availability and access in Africa as part of poverty reduction, fostering inclusive and sustainable economic growth, and mitigating climate change.

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