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Community energy systems often have decentralised governance, where local people actively participate in operating and managing the energy system. This can include the establishment of community energy cooperatives, democratic planning committees, and local maintenance structures – all of which can enhance community ownership and agency.
Renewable energy subsidies are critical to solving this challenge by reducing costs, encouraging private investment, and accelerating adoption. Here’s how four key African countries – South Africa, Kenya, Morocco, and Nigeria – are implementing subsidy programs.
New data from Africa: The Big Deal shows that between January and May 2025, just 9% of funded startups had a female CEO, and they attracted only 0.9% of total capital — roughly $9.5 million out of the $1.055 billion raised so far this year. That’s down from 3% in 2024 which was already a record low since tracking began in 2019.
Angel investing in Africa is booming, with startups raising over $1 billion in the first five months of 2025 – a 40% increase from last year. This rapid growth is driven by global interest, cross-border collaborations, and sector-specific investments. Here’s a quick overview of the key trends shaping the landscape:
As the market evolves, so must its financial institutions. This means stepping beyond transactional models and adopting long-term, sector-led strategies. Banks must be present, informed and involved from early planning to final deal execution and implementation.
Public and development finance institution (DFI) funding for energy projects in Africa has fallen by approximately one-third over the past decade, from $28 billion in 2015 to $20bn in 2024.
While sales of off-grid solar kits increased slightly in 2024, the market has not regained the momentum seen before 2022. The latest report from the industry’s professional association, Gogla, includes data for the first time on solar generators (38,000 units sold in 2024) and walk-in solar cold rooms (578 units).
The initiative, now in a public test phase running through June 25, allows Africans and global users to vote on renewable energy and artificial intelligence projects via vote.afrik.info, marking a bold step toward decentralised, community-driven development.

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