Key Developments
UAE Pledges $4.5 Billion to Help Africa Transition to Clean Energy
| Article

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has pledged $4.5 billion to help African countries transition to clean energy.
The announcement was made by the UAE’s Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, Suhail Al Mazrouei, at the Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi, Kenya.
The investment will support a wide range of clean energy projects in Africa, including solar, wind, and hydropower.
It will also be used to develop energy storage technologies and promote energy efficiency measures.
The UAE’s investment is a significant boost for Africa’s clean energy sector.
The continent is home to some of the world’s best solar and wind resources, but it has struggled to develop these resources due to a lack of funding.
The UAE’s investment will help to unlock Africa’s clean energy potential and contribute to the continent’s efforts to combat climate change.
The UAE is not the only country that is investing in clean energy in Africa. Other countries, such as the United States, China, and the European Union, have also pledged billions of dollars to support Africa’s clean energy transition. This growing investment is a sign of the increasing importance of clean energy in Africa and the world.
The UAE’s investment also reflects the country’s commitment to clean energy. The UAE has set a goal of generating 44% of its electricity from
clean sources by 2050.
The country has already made significant progress towards this goal, and the investment in Africa will help to accelerate the transition to clean energy.
In addition to the $4.5 billion investment, the UAE also announced at the Africa Climate Summit that it would join the Africa Carbon Markets Initiative (ACMI).
The ACMI platform aims to create a market for carbon credits in Africa. The UAE’s participation in the ACMI will help to support the development of carbon markets in Africa and help the continent meet its climate goals.
The UAE’s commitment to clean energy in Africa is a significant step forward for the continent.
The investment will help to accelerate Africa’s transition to clean energy and contribute to the fight against climate change. It is also a sign of the UAE’s growing leadership on climate change issues.
The UAE’s investment in clean energy in Africa is a positive development for the continent and the world. It is a sign of the UAE’s commitment to clean energy and its willingness to play a leading role in the fight against climate change.
Related Articles
Register Now
Empower Africa Times Newsletter
Share :
You may also like...

MarketForce: The Kenyan Startup Redefining Retail in Africa with Tech-Driven Solutions and Purpose
The state of B2B and end-to-end distribution in Africa is still in its early stages of development, but it is growing rapidly.
September 21, 2023

MyCover.ai, a Nigerian startup specializing in insurance technology solutions, has secured $1.25 million to disrupt the traditional insurance industry in Africa
Founded in 2021, MyCover.ai aims to disrupt the traditional insurance industry in Africa by leveraging cutting-edge technology to provide accessible, transparent, and personalized insurance products to individuals and businesses alike..
July 21, 2023

Pan-African neobank Payday has raised $3 million in seed funding
Payday (Techstars ’21), one of Africa’s leading Pan-African neobank, has raised $3 million in seed funding to drive the future of work for the continent.
April 20, 2023