Energy Access
Delivering affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy solutions that power progress and improve lives across African communities.
Why This Matters
Energy poverty remains one of Africa's most fundamental barriers to development.
Over 600 million people in Sub-Saharan Africa lack access to electricity -- more than any other region in the world. Without reliable energy, hospitals cannot store vaccines, students cannot study after dark, businesses cannot grow, and communities remain trapped in cycles of poverty.
Nearly 900 million Africans still rely on traditional biomass for cooking, causing devastating indoor air pollution that kills over 500,000 people annually and contributes to deforestation and climate change.
Yet Africa is blessed with extraordinary renewable energy potential -- abundant solar radiation, significant wind corridors, and vast hydropower resources. Harnessing even a fraction of this potential could power the continent's development while leapfrogging fossil fuels entirely.
600M+
people without electricity in Sub-Saharan Africa
900M
relying on traditional biomass for cooking
10TW
of solar energy potential across the continent
500K
annual deaths from indoor air pollution
Our Approach
We deliver decentralized, community-driven energy solutions designed for lasting impact.
Renewable First
Every solution we deploy is powered by renewable energy -- primarily solar -- ensuring communities get clean, sustainable power that grows with them.
Community Ownership
We design energy systems that communities can own, operate, and maintain themselves, creating local jobs and ensuring long-term sustainability.
Productive Use Focus
Beyond lighting, we prioritize energy for productive uses -- powering businesses, irrigation, cold storage, and digital connectivity that drive economic growth.
Programs & Initiatives
Powering progress through clean, affordable, and reliable energy solutions.
Solar Home Systems Distribution
Deploying affordable solar home systems to off-grid households, providing clean lighting, phone charging, and small appliance power for families without grid access.
Community Mini-Grid Development
Designing and supporting community-owned solar mini-grids that provide reliable electricity to schools, health centers, and small businesses in rural areas.
Clean Cooking Solutions Program
Distributing improved cookstoves and promoting clean cooking fuels to reduce indoor air pollution, deforestation, and the time burden on women and girls.
Energy Entrepreneurship Accelerator
Training and supporting local entrepreneurs to build sustainable energy businesses, from solar installation to battery repair and energy consultancy.
Our Impact in Numbers
Lighting up lives and powering opportunity across Africa.
4,500+
Households Electrified
6
Community Mini-Grids Deployed
2,000
Clean Cookstoves Distributed
75%
Reduction in Energy Costs for Users
“When a community gets reliable electricity for the first time, you see transformation happen overnight -- children study longer, businesses stay open later, and a new sense of possibility takes hold.”
Hoop Africa Energy Team
Community Mini-Grid Development
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