By: Nairametrics

The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) announces a targeted $16 million investment in mini-grid solutions in new commitments to expand energy access and accelerate clean energy deployment across Africa.

The commitments form part of Mission 300, a collective effort spearheaded by the World Bank Group and the African Development Bank (AfDB) to connect 300 million Africans to electricity by 2030.

With over 600 million people on the continent still lacking access to power, the initiative aims to tackle one of Africa’s most persistent constraints to growth and development.

Nigeria’s Energy Future in Focus

Under the new funding package, more than $2 million is allocated to scale interconnected mini-grids in Nigeria in partnership with RMI.

The project aims to accelerate the deployment of 100 megawatts (MW) of clean energy, build a pipeline of 500MW, and improve cost efficiency, ultimately providing reliable power to hundreds of thousands of Nigerians.

“Interconnected mini-grids are a game-changer for Nigeria’s energy future,” says Jon Creyts, CEO of RMI. “By combining on-site renewables with grid power, mini-grids deliver reliable, affordable electricity to underserved communities, reduce reliance on costly diesel, and create new value for developers and utilities. With support from the Energy Alliance, we’re scaling this model to accelerate energy access for millions of Nigerians.”

More Benefits for Nigeria

Nigeria also benefits from a $5 million allocation under the Demand Aggregation for Renewable Technology (DART 3.0) program, managed by Odyssey Energy Solutions.

The initiative aggregates equipment demand across Nigeria, Sierra Leone, and Madagascar, unlocking up to $125 million in clean energy investments while cutting costs and halving deployment timelines.

“Mobilizing clean energy investments at scale is critical to achieving universal energy access and enhancing climate resilience,” says Emily McAteer, Co-founder and CEO of Odyssey. “By reducing costs and accelerating deployment timelines, we are creating a more efficient and investable market for distributed renewable energy.”

Broader Commitments Across Africa

Beyond Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) receives over $7 million through the government-backed Mwinda Fund to expand decentralized renewable energy projects, while South Africa benefits from a $1.5 million partnership to support its Just Energy Transition Programme.

Woochong Um, CEO of GEAPP, emphasizes the role of partnerships in scaling solutions: “Our Alliance’s work in Africa, including Mission 300, is proof of what’s possible when governments, business, and philanthropy act together with urgency and purpose, turning ambition into real power, real jobs, and real opportunity for millions across the continent.”

Carol Koech, GEAPP’s Vice President for Africa, adds: “The Alliance recognizes the tremendous challenge that energy access poses to communities across Africa, and the lack of coordination is a major brake on progress. With the right coordination, we can multiply expertise, investment, and action to bring energy security to millions across the continent.”