EDP strengthens energy inclusion by bringing clean energy to communities in Africa and Latin America
EDP will support, for the first time, an energy access project in Brazil through the A2E Fund. The initiative involves a solar pumping system developed by the Puxirum Institute, which will ensure continuous access to drinking water in an Amazon community. This will be one of nine projects selected across four other countries under the 7th edition of the Fund, with total financing of one million euros.
The projects are announced during the week of COP30, held in Brazil, where EDP is actively participating. The initiatives in this edition, which rely on decentralized solar and energy storage solutions, will improve access to healthcare, clean water, and education for more than 330,000 people directly and about 840,000 indirectly.
From over 200 applications received, eight non-profit organizations and one for-profit entity were selected, with projects aimed at combating energy poverty and promoting sustainable development in Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, and Brazil.
The projects selected in this edition
The nine supported projects focus on energy, health, education, and access to clean water, sharing a common goal: the use of decentralized solar solutions to improve quality of life in vulnerable communities across five countries.
In Mozambique, ADPM will enhance the capacity of the Monapo Health Center by installing photovoltaic, water purification, and internet systems, ensuring stable energy and digital connectivity for remote medical consultations.
In Kenya, the Aga Khan Hospital Mombasa will equip three health units, two medical centers, and one physical rehabilitation center with solar systems, reducing dependence on the electricity grid and fossil fuels and ensuring continuity of clinical services.
Also in the country, PV Tech will install a hybrid solar power system at the Chulaimbo Hospital, providing uninterrupted electricity for critical services and medical training, while Fundación GFM Renovables will bring clean energy to St. John of God Hospital, strengthening emergency services and patient safety through a resilient solar photovoltaic system.
In Malawi, two projects will transform energy access in the health sector: Direct Relief will expand the solar and storage capacity of the Area 25 Community Hospital — one of the country’s largest — improving maternity and neonatal services; and Sopowerful will enhance the energy autonomy of the Trinity Hospital and Nursing School, ensuring continuous electricity for healthcare and education.
In Nigeria, the Retech Foundation will implement the Power2Schools project, bringing clean and reliable solar energy to 10 secondary schools without grid access in Edo and Delta states. Three hundred computers (30 per school) will be installed to improve education quality and foster digital skills, while the solar system will also power water supply systems, ensuring constant and safe access for students, teachers, and local communities.
Also in Nigeria, the Save the Slum Initiative will solarize 50 existing water points, providing clean and reliable water to 10 schools, 20 health centers, and 20 communities through 1.5 kW solar systems and storage tanks adapted to local needs.
In Brazil, the Puxirum Institute will implement the Puxirum d’Água project in the Tupé Sustainable Development Reserve (Manaus), ensuring continuous and safe access to drinking water through the rehabilitation of the supply system and installation of a solar pumping system, which strengthens the community’s energy autonomy, local management, and climate resilience.
A commitment to universal energy access
Since its creation in 2018, the A2E Fund has supported 56 projects in eight countries — seven in Africa and one in Latin America — with a total investment of €5.5 million. These initiatives have already benefited over 855,000 people directly and more than nine million indirectly, reinforcing EDP’s commitment to a just, inclusive, and sustainable energy transition that promotes access to clean, safe, and affordable energy for communities around the world.
The initiative is part of the global EDP Y.E.S. – You Empower Society strategy, which aims to foster social inclusion, environmental sustainability, and equitable access to clean and safe energy.
For more information on the projects and the impact of the A2E Fund, visit edp.com.