The numbers reveal both the challenge and the opportunity for clean energy adoption across the continent.
Companies in Africa committed to 100% renewable electricity by 2030
Annual electricity consumption by these companies
Currently sourced from renewables (780 GWh)
Annual electricity from diesel and petrol generators across Africa
"Africa doesn't lack demand or resources. It lacks integration and execution."
— Enam Akoetey, Founder
ACEB is a continental non-profit membership association galvanising Africa's adoption of clean, reliable energy. We coalesce businesses, policymakers, nonprofits and institutions to increase clean energy investment and procurement across the continent.
As energy is central to socio-economic advancement, we advocate for aspirational, high-ambition energy investment, development, and consumption through expert analysis, policy advocacy, and market innovation.
Africa's corporate clean-power story isn't what the headline suggests. With five years left to meet 2030 renewable energy targets, we are off pace.
The real market signal is the 100 TWh generated annually from diesel and petrol generators across Africa—roughly 25x the grid electricity those RE100 companies currently consume.
Even these figures understate reality. They exclude firms without 100% targets and overlook millions of SMEs that power African and global supply chains. True demand is far larger than official numbers imply.
We're building a partnership platform to convene corporates, governments, financiers, and developers to align demand with supply and move projects to closure.
Aggregate demand, standardize procurement, embed integrity, de-risk with advisory and blended finance, and build capacity for utilities and regulators.
We are dedicated to transforming Africa's energy landscape through focused initiatives and strategic partnerships.
Procure clean energy to boost renewables in the energy mix.
Support cross-border power procurement and market connectivity.
Promote stable, clear frameworks that attract clean energy investment.
Provide clear signals on energy demand and pricing.
Champion transformative increases in clean energy use.
Target 1.5-3 TWh consumption to meet global sufficiency.
Join ACEB today and become part of the movement to accelerate Africa's transition to clean, reliable energy through collaboration, innovation, and collective action.
