About

The Accelerated Partnership for Renewables in Africa (APRA) is an international partnership led by African countries with a high ambition for renewables. It aims to accelerate the implementation of their energy transitions and promote green industrialization. The initiative focuses on renewables-based economic growth, industrial development, job creation, and improved lives and livelihoods. APRA leverages political leadership to drive action, innovation, and new models of cooperation.

APRA was launched at the Africa Climate Summit in September 2023 in Nairobi. The initiative is rooted in the Nairobi Declaration on Climate Change and Call for Action, which targets at least 300 GW of renewable energy by 2030. Building on the outcomes of the Global Stock take, APRA countries aim to transition away from fossil fuels, triple renewables, and double efficiency by 2030. While it has been estimated that the current 7 APRA countries may need an additional 4 GW annually to contribute to meeting this target, APRA is strategically positioned to support these nations through comprehensive assistance in planning, preparation, capacity development, and finance mobilization to achieve these ambitious objectives.

Vision

APRA envisions a future where renewable energy transitions in African countries are seamlessly integrated into national development and green growth strategies, fostering industrialization, driving sustainable economic growth, and achieving the targets set in the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement.

Mission

APRA's mission is to mobilize financial resources, deliver technical assistance and capacity building, and engage the private sector to support renewable energy transitions. The Partnership is committed to offering rapid, customized, and innovative cooperation models that are country-driven and context-specific, reflecting the unique circumstances, priorities, aspirations, and needs of each nation. Our efforts are focused on demonstrating the impact of accelerated renewable energy transitions, emphasizing short- to medium-term actions aligned with Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).

Partnership Structure

APRA proudly counts among its members Djibouti, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Sierra Leone and Zimbabwe. The partnership receives active support from Denmark, Germany, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States of America, in addition to contributions from GEAPP, GIZ, the Danish Energy Agency, and the Rockefeller Brothers Fund. Under the auspices of IRENA, serving as the APRA secretariat. It is envisaged that APRA will expand in the coming months and years, to engage more countries with high ambition on renewable energy and green industrialisation in Africa and beyond.