UEF (Universal Energy Facility)

We love to hear and read about exciting news such as the recently unveiled a mass transit cable car system in Madagascar. The groundbreaking project aims to ease traffic congestion and provide a greener transportation alternative in the capital city of Antananarivo. Read about this first of its kind project in Africa here: https://shorturl.at/cpnie Such projects are made viable partly due to the availability of electricity which powers innovation and this is what we're all about! By accelerating #energyaccess to underserved and unserved communities, we are making it possible for people to harness the power of electricity and develop innovations that will make a real difference in their countries. As interventions to accelerate energy access continue to pay off, we hope that each African country will develop its own disruptive innovations that align with its unique needs. #FinancingEnergyProsperity #CleanEnergy #Sustainability #SustainableEnergy #minigrid #offgridsolar #energyaccess #SustainableDevelopment #SolarPower #SolarEnergy #SolarPanels

Today, we review the results of a poll we conducted a few weeks ago on facts about #SierraLeone. We asked how many of the statements we had were true, and the correct answer was that all of them were. The Government of Sierra Leone has been making bold reforms in the energy sector that are geared at accelerating clean energy access in the country. The country has ambitious plans to tap into its vast natural resources and increase the #renewableenergy contribution from the current 31% to 80% by 2030. Together with interventions from our partners including Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL), Energicity and the #GoSL, these efforts will help reduce the country’s high dependency on fossil fuel, improve #energyaccess to communities that need it the most thus unlocking numerous opportunities for them not to mention ease the pressure on the environment. How many did you get correct? What other interesting facts about the energy sector in the ‘Lion Mountains’ country do you know? Share them in the comments👇 #FinancingEnergyProsperity #CleanEnergy #Sustainability #SustainableEnergy #minigrid #offgridsolar #energyaccess #SustainableDevelopment #SolarPower #SolarEnergy #SolarPanels

💡🌱 Last Friday marked a significant milestone for #SierraLeone as Vice-President Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh officially commissioned our 2nd mini-grid site in Kalangba, Port Loko District, North West Province! 🎉 This 14 kWp #minigrid, part of our collaboration with Energicity, is set to benefit 110 households, providing a sustainable alternative to costly and harmful petrol generators, charcoal, and wood. 🌟 With a robust 34 kWh battery storage capacity, the system guarantees uninterrupted #energysupply year-round, enhancing the quality of life and boosting the local economy. As a long-term partner of Energicity, this is a big achievement but for the #Kalangba community, it is a life-changing event that deserves celebration. They warmly welcomed this #transformativeproject with an amazing list of dignitaries who stressed the importance of our partnership with the #privatesector for socio-economic development and improving#ruralcommunities. Our portfolio of #minigrids will drive Government of Sierra Leone's #energytransition forward and positively impact the lives of more than 10,000 Sierra Leoneans, fostering #GreenGrowth. 🌍✨Are you with us? #FinancingEnergyProsperity #SustainableDevelopment #SolarPower #CleanEnergy The dignitaries pictured below include Vice President of Sierra Leone Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, Dr. Eldred Tunde Taylor, Deputy Minister Energy; Ambassador Umaru Bond Wurie, Resident Minister North West; Hon. Yusuf Mackery, MP; Hon. Keikura Vandy, Chairman Parliamentary Committee for Energy; Hon. Aminata Sesay, MP Port Loko District; Permanent Secretary for the VP; Deputy Permanent Secretary Energy; Komrabai L. Kabia, Paramount Chief Port Loko, speaker of the Chiefdom of Port Loko; Ngozi Beckley-Lines, Country Manager at SEforALL alongside representatives from Energicity, Emmanuel Mannah, Director General of The Sierra Leone Electricity and Water Regulatory Commission (EWRC). The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP), The Rockefeller Foundation, IKEA Foundation, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, Power Africa, Shell Foundation, The Carbon Trust, Good Energies Foundation, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, Africa Minigrid Developers Association (AMDA), and Bezos Earth Fund.

UEF has signed many grant agreements with several developers in five African countries. But do you know what the idea behind the grants is? It is to bridge the project viability and affordability gaps. Let us explain. Many private sector players involved in building mini-grids or deploying standalone systems for productive use often find it difficult to secure the necessary finance required to build projects in rural communities and other far-flung areas because they are not viable. However, with the #UEF funding, the upfront costs are significantly offset which incentivizes investors to build more clean projects. This ultimately helps electrify many communities and contributes towards a greener, #sustainable future. What do you think about this successful approach? #FinancingEnergyProsperity #CleanEnergy #Sustainability #SustainableEnergy #minigrid #offgridsolar #energyaccess #SustainableDevelopment #SolarPower #SolarEnergy #SolarPanels

''It has been nothing short of joy since the start of the solar transmission," said Victoria Fatoma. This is a candid review of the life-changing benefits of our latest Energicity mini-grid in Borup, #SierraLeone.     Victoria no longer relies on ice blocks from miles away; she now owns a solar-powered freezer for her convenience store. With @Energicity providing affordable, reliable power, she can boost the profitability of cold drinks and produce, finally producing sustainable income. We support Energicity to help Victoria and thousands of female entrepreneurs like her overcome this major hurdle to economic empowerment. Hear the story in her own words in the #video below 👇    Context: Borup is a small town located in the rural area of the North West Province of #SierraLeone.     🌞5% of Sierra Leone's rural population are electrified; this figure only rises to 35% in urban areas.  🌞 We are on a mission to catalyze Sierra Leone reaching its target of 92% electrification by 2030, by prioritizing rural communities.  🌞 We are in the process of funding 7 more Energicity mini-grids generating 600Kwp to boost productivity and drive socio-economic development   #FinancingEnergyProsperity #SolarPower #EconomicEmpowerment #ClimateAction #SierraLeone #EnergyTransition #SDG7 #CleanEnergy #solarpanels #RenewableEnergy #GreenEnergy #minigrids #offgridenergy #empoweringwomen

The curtains on the #Paris2024 Olympics came down on Sunday in a spectacular function and how heartwarming it was to witness the prominence that clean energy received at the games as the energy of the future. Hearty congratulations to the organizers of the international multi-sports event for their efforts to make this year's Olympics green. The organizers had committed to cutting the carbon footprint of the Games in half compared to previous editions which are estimated to have emitted an average of 3.5 million tonnes of CO2. This ambitious goal was envisaged to be achieved through a raft of measures including the use of 100 percent renewable energy in the event's venue, utilizing 95% existing or temporary infrastructure and deploying electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles. Further, the emissions that could not be avoided will be offset through various projects and initiatives that are to be implemented across all continents. These include reforestation and renewable energy initiatives designed to achieve carbon neutrality. The benefits of clean energy in society are evident and it is encouraging to see many organizations embracing it. We hope this becomes the norm going forward. #FinancingEnergyProsperity #CleanEnergy #Sustainability #SustainableEnergy #minigrid #offgridsolar #energyaccess #SustainableDevelopment #SolarPower #SolarEnergy #SolarPanels

A few days ago, we announced the commissioning of our very first mini-grid in the community of Borup, Sierra Leone. The mini-grid now benefits 1,300 people and power households, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and public institutions. ☀ 👩🏫 👨⚕️ The strong commitment demonstrated by the Government of Sierra Leone, local authorities, our grantee Energicity, and the trust of partners has led to the transformation of the community's way of living as we introduced sustainable energy for the first time. We aim to replicate this success across Africa and beyond with our efficient Results-Based Financing (RBF) model, which has proven to be an excellent vehicle to boost the clean energy markets in the countries we operate as we provide a secure mechanism for our funders to invest in socio-economic development. Our second mini-grid will soon be commissioned as we rapidly expand our efforts to accelerate access to clean energy for those in need. 👏 💡 Let's go back in time and watch the highlights of our first commissioning event in Borup. Stay tuned for more updates. ⏲ #FinancingEnergyProsperity #CleanEnergy #Sustainability #SustainableEnergy #minigrid #offgridsolar #energyaccess #SustainableDevelopment #SolarPower #SolarEnergy #SolarPanels The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP), The Rockefeller Foundation, IKEA Foundation, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, Power Africa, Shell Foundation, The Carbon Trust, Good Energies Foundation, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, Africa Minigrid Developers Association (AMDA), Bezos Earth Fund. Anita Otubu Onyeka Okoye Abdulmumini Yakubu Harry Gibson Inès Rachel Dushime Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL)

🎉 Hearty congratulations to our partner The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) on the appointment of your new CEO, Woochong Um! We are thrilled to see such a visionary leader take the helm of the Alliance. We look forward to continuing our strong partnership as we continue #FinancingEnergyProsperity and investing in projects that will #changeenergyforgood!! 🌟

Our motivation is to truly transform people’s lives by bringing clean energy to the unserved and underserved communities. That is why we focus on productive energy use to ensure that we provide the dual benefits of accelerating #energyaccess and increasing incomes in #DRC, #SierraLeone, #Madagascar, #Nigeria, and #Benin. Today, we have the honour of having our Senior Director Anita Otubu sum up in one word what the UEF projects signify in these five African countries where we operate. #FinancingEnergyProsperity #CleanEnergy #Sustainability #SustainableEnergy #minigrid #offgridsolar #energyaccess #SustainableDevelopment #SolarPower #SolarEnergy #SolarPanels

Test your knowledge about Sierra Leone. How many of those statements are true? As you think about this, did you know that more than 1,300 people in the small town of Borup in the Port Loko district are now enjoying clean electricity thanks to our recently installed mini grid in the area? The plant was installed by our developer Energicity with the support of the Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) and the Government of Sierra Leone. Read more here https://t.ly/pTZ9K #FinancingEnergyProsperity #CleanEnergy #Sustainability #SustainableEnergy #minigrid #offgridsolar #energyaccess #SustainableDevelopment #SolarPower #SolarEnergy #SolarPanels