Africa’s renewable energy future is gaining momentum, supported by major large-scale energy investments that aim to transform regional power systems. In West Africa, the Gambia River Basin Development Organization — backed by the African Development Bank — is spearheading an €880 million regional energy infrastructure investment project. This includes a 1,677-km, 225 kV transmission line linking The Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, and Senegal, enhancing regional integration and powering sustainable growth.
African Energy Chamber G20 Forum to Accelerate Growth
The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org/) will lead discussions on scaling large-scale energy investments and infrastructure integration at the upcoming G20 African Energy Investment Forum in Johannesburg. This event will unite policymakers, financiers, and developers to mobilize both public and private capital toward Africa’s energy industry development and renewable integration.
“Our continent is ready for large-scale energy infrastructure that delivers not just megawatts but transformation,” said NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the AEC. “We’re mapping how Africa can attract real capital, deploy smart systems, and build power solutions that align with our ambitions. It fits the G20’s agenda for infrastructure, access, and clean energy growth.”
Focus on Smart, Scalable, and Sustainable Solutions
Key topics include balancing intermittent renewables with reliable baseload power, integrating storage and smart grids, and developing models that make large projects bankable. The panel will also address regional cooperation to enhance energy industry development and discuss how nuclear and geothermal power can complement renewables in Africa’s clean-energy transition.
A Platform for Action and Investment
The G20 African Energy Investment Forum serves as a vital platform to align project design, policy, and financing for Africa’s next phase of energy expansion. The session on energy infrastructure investment will highlight Africa’s growing role as a leader in resilient, large-scale, and integrated energy systems ready for the 2025–2030 investment cycle.
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