- The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) and Enlit Africa are proud to announce a strategic collaboration to accelerate Africa’s energy transition and unlock new opportunities for the continent’s power sector.
- This partnership brings together GEAPP’s convening power and industry expertise with Enlit Africa’s established platform to drive sustainable growth, innovation, and improved access to clean energy across African communities.
- Enlit Africa brings Africa’s energy industry leaders and decision makers together under one roof.
- The premier energy event takes place from TODAY 20 – 22 May 2025 CTICC, Cape Town, South Africa
The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) , founded in 2021 by the IKEA Foundation , The Rockefeller Foundation , and the Bezos Earth Fund , is dedicated to addressing critical gaps in the global energy transition. Its ambitious goals include reducing four gigatons of future carbon emissions, expanding clean energy access to one billion people, and enabling 150 million new jobs worldwide. By partnering with governments, businesses, and local stakeholders, GEAPP helps overcome barriers to investment and unlock access to affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy solutions.
Enlit Africa , a leading platform for the African energy sector, connects industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers to address the continent’s unique energy challenges and opportunities. Through its events, networks, and thought leadership, Enlit Africa fosters collaboration and showcases cutting-edge solutions to power Africa’s future.
This strategic collaboration will harness the strengths of both organisations to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy projects, enhance local capacity, and attract investment to the African power sector. By combining GEAPP’s innovative financial tools and technical expertise with Enlit Africa’s extensive reach and convening power, the partnership aims to catalyse actionable outcomes that align with GEAPP’s mission and amplify opportunities for African energy stakeholders.
Author: Bryan Groenendaal
