The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) has announced new commitments worth $16 million to scale mini-grid solutions and expand clean energy deployment across Africa. The announcement was made on the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 80).
The commitments form part of Mission 300, a collaborative effort led by the World Bank Group and the African Development Bank (AfDB) to connect 300 million Africans to electricity by 2030. With more than 600 million people on the continent still lacking access to power, the initiative seeks to close one of Africa’s most pressing gaps in growth and development.
In Nigeria, over $2 million has been earmarked to accelerate interconnected mini-grid deployment in partnership with RMI. The project targets the roll-out of 100 megawatts of clean energy while building a pipeline of 500 megawatts. It is expected to improve cost efficiency and deliver reliable electricity to hundreds of thousands of Nigerians.
Jon Creyts, CEO of RMI, described interconnected mini-grids as a game-changer for Nigeria’s energy future. According to him, they combine on-site renewables with grid power to provide affordable electricity, reduce reliance on costly diesel, and create new value for developers and utilities.
Nigeria will also benefit from a $5 million allocation under the Demand Aggregation for Renewable Technology (DART 3.0) programme, managed by Odyssey Energy Solutions. The initiative aggregates equipment demand across Nigeria, Sierra Leone, and Madagascar, unlocking up to $125 million in clean energy investments, reducing costs, and halving deployment timelines.
Beyond Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of Congo will receive over $7 million through the Mwinda Fund to scale decentralized renewable projects, while South Africa will access $1.5 million in support of its Just Energy Transition Programme.
Woochong Um, CEO of GEAPP, said the commitments highlight the power of partnerships in driving transformation. He noted that the Alliance’s work in Africa, including Mission 300, shows what is possible when governments, business, and philanthropy act together with urgency, turning ambition into real power, jobs, and opportunities for millions.
Carol Koech, GEAPP’s Vice President for Africa, stressed the importance of coordination to achieve scale. She said better alignment of expertise and investment could deliver energy security to millions of people across the continent.
The announcement comes weeks after President Bola Tinubu unveiled Nigeria’s power reform plans, particularly targeting hospitals, where unreliable electricity continues to disrupt service delivery and endanger lives.
