Building Africa’s Human and Knowledge Infrastructure for the Clean Energy Age
Energy Transition Africa is an independent, Africa-led knowledge and media platform dedicated to strengthening the human, institutional, and policy foundations of the continent’s energy transition.
Bridging the Human and Institutional Gap
While energy transitions are often framed primarily as technical challenges, finance gaps, infrastructure deficits, or technology constraints, ETA focuses on a deeper structural barrier: the persistent weakness of knowledge systems, learning pathways, and institutional capacity across much of the continent.
Without strong human and institutional systems, physical infrastructure cannot deliver lasting transformation. ETA exists to close this gap.
Pillars of Action
We operate across five core areas to build a holistic energy ecosystem for Africa.
Media & Analysis
In-depth reporting and expert explainers that deconstruct complex trends, challenging the narrative on Africa’s energy realities.
02Transition Makers Fellowship
A flagship fellowship programme identifying and nurturing the next generation of African energy leaders and policy innovators.
03Applied Skills Training
Practical workshops and technical training designed to bridge the gap between academic theory and industry requirements.
04Policy Dialogues
Convening high-level roundtables that bring together policymakers, financiers, and technocrats to solve structural deadlock.
05Research & Data
Generating original datasets and white papers to ground the energy transition debate in verifiable African evidence.
06Investment & Finance
Connecting African energy innovators with global investors and financiers to unlock the continent’s energy potential.
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Transition Makers Fellowship
Developing Africa’s Next Generation of Energy Transition Leaders
Energy Transition Africa’s flagship fellowship equips outstanding young professionals with the knowledge, networks, and practical tools to shape Africa’s clean energy future.
Through rigorous learning, applied projects, and institutional mentorship, fellows develop real-world capacity in policy, technology, finance, and public communication. The programme is building a pan-African pipeline of leaders capable of translating ambition into execution.
Scaling Knowledge Across Africa
From Lagos to Nairobi, we are building a pan-African ecosystem that supports informed debate, influences policy, and accelerates clean energy skills development.
Collaborate for Impact
We collaborate with foundations, universities, civil society organisations, and private-sector actors committed to Africa’s energy future. Explore partnerships, research collaboration, and programme support.
