Renewable Energy and Clean Technology
At The Xanda Initiative, our Renewable Energy and Clean Technology Project is focused on creating a cleaner, fairer, and more resilient Africa. We believe that access to affordable and sustainable energy is the foundation for lasting development — powering homes, schools, hospitals, and small businesses while protecting the environment for future generations.
This project promotes the use of solar, wind, hydro, and bioenergy solutions to provide reliable electricity to underserved communities, especially in rural areas. Beyond access, we aim to nurture local innovation, encouraging young African engineers and entrepreneurs to design and deploy clean-tech solutions that meet community needs. By supporting renewable energy adoption, we are driving progress toward climate resilience, economic empowerment, and energy independence across the continent.
“The clean energy revolution is not just about electricity — it’s about equity. It’s about ensuring that every child can study at night, every clinic can store vaccines, and every entrepreneur can power their dream sustainably. ”
Oshode Sylvester, Trustee, The Xanda Initiative
Key findings
Impacts on Energy Access and Production
If Africa were to transition to renewable energy systems built on clean, decentralized technologies:
- Energy access could double within a decade, reaching rural and off-grid communities through solar, wind, and hydro microgrids..
- Solar power would become the dominant source of electricity generation, reducing reliance on diesel and coal by up to 60%.
- Bioenergy and biogas systems would provide affordable cooking and heating options, cutting household air pollution and reducing deforestation.
- Wind energy would play a key role in powering industrial zones, enabling green manufacturing and local job creation.
- Hydro and hybrid systems , would support stable power supply for hospitals, schools, and small businesses in remote regions.
To learn more about our projects and other areas of focus, please visit the Press and Policy Centre.
