Report: Building Africa’s Grids of the Future

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Africa
05.08.2026

As Africa accelerates its clean energy transition, modernizing electricity grids has become essential to unlocking economic growth, attracting investment and expanding reliable energy access.

Developed in partnership with Boston Consulting Group (BCG), this report draws on insights from utility leaders across the continent to explore how digital technologies, AI and innovative financing models can help utilities build stronger, more resilient and future-ready power systems.

Africa’s energy transition depends on stronger, more capable utilities. This report comes at a pivotal moment as governments, development partners and the private sector rally behind Mission 300, an ambitious initiative to connect 300 million people across Africa to electricity by 2030. It examines the challenges utilities face today and the practical steps they can take to modernize their networks, improve performance and unlock long-term investment. Through real-world examples and expert insights, it offers a clear path toward building grids that are ready for the future.

 

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