GWEC Creates Africa WindPower to Accelerate Africa’s Energy Transition

Wangari Muchiri, Africa WindPower Coordinator, added: “Africa has the opportunity to leapfrog traditional fossil-fuel based energy systems to achieve a robust renewable energy mix. Wind Power is a vital part of this clean energy transition allowing for decentralized, affordable and clean energy. In addition, Africa boasts fantastic wind resource which can power the continent 250 times over while creating jobs and enabling the development of local industries. GWEC’s Africa WindPower will bring various stakeholders together to decrease the knowledge gap and increase the development and deployment of wind power throughout the continent.”

Africa WindPower is supported by GET.invest, a European programme which aims to mobilise investment in renewable energy, supported by the European Union, Germany, Sweden, the Netherlands, and Austria.

Find out more about Africa WindPower here. 

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About Africa WindPower

GWEC’s Africa WindPower is an Africa-based initiative focused on the promotion of zero carbon, cost competitive, wind energy across the African Continent, with the ability to draw upon the expertise and knowledge of the global wind energy industry. Africa WindPower combines the expertise and knowledge of the global wind industry with ‘on the ground’ experience and know-how in the region, working closely with Africa’s leading wind energy companies, governments, national utilities and associations.

GWEC’s Africa WindPower team is based in Nairobi, Kenya, and is supported by GET.invest, a European programme which aims to mobilise investment in decentralised renewable energy, supported by the European Union, Germany, Sweden, the  Netherlands and Austria.