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Lighting the Career Path for Girls in the Energy Sector

Posted by  on Tuesday, October 11th 2016     

Where does a girl dream about working as an engineer and running her country’s power facility? It certainly was not the first career choice for Queen Esther, a Nigerian schoolgirl who had always dreamed of becoming a fashion designer. But after spending a day at her father’s workplace, Nigeria’s main electricity utility, EkoElectricity Distribution Co., […]

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Acting on Climate, Reducing Poverty, Powering Africa

Posted by  on Sunday, December 6th 2015     
An M-POWER installation agent places a solar panel on a roof in Tanzania. / Mathieu Young, Off.Grid:Electric, for the Power Africa Photo Contest

As world leaders gather for COP 21, Power Africa and USAID are taking action on climate, and tackling extreme poverty, through investment in renewable energy projects that will improve life for millions.

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Q&A: How Power Africa is Investing in a Brighter Planet

Posted by  on Thursday, October 22nd 2015     
Nearly two-thirds of people in Sub-Saharan Africa lack access to power, but investments in technology like solar-powered home kits are allowing people including Lucy Sakuda of Olorien, Kenya to access power for the first time. / Morgana Wingard, USAID

Through Power Africa, we’re working in partnership with other governments and the private sector to increase the number of people around the world with access to electricity.

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The Power of Africa: A Picture is Worth a Thousand Watts

Posted by  on Wednesday, July 8th 2015     
In Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, a schoolgirl is introduced to Little Sun – her first solar-powered light – and the concept that she can hold power in the palm of her hand. / Merklit Mersha

What does energy innovation look like? Just glimpse at the more than 60 snapshots submitted for the inaugural Power Africa photo contest to see how President Obama’s call to double access to power across sub-Saharan Africa is turning the lights of opportunity on.

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Growing More Food With Less Water

Posted by  on Tuesday, December 3rd 2013     
A farmer in Iraq grows healthy crops by using innovative irrigation techniques.

When you sit down to your next meal, take a look at your plate.  How much water do you see? The obvious answer might be “little” or “none”.  But the surprising truth is you are likely consuming thousands of liters of water every time you sit down for a quick bite. Estimates suggest the average […]

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Taking Action to Combat Climate Change

Posted by  on Wednesday, November 20th 2013     

The United States is taking action to combat climate change. Read more >>

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Reclaiming Refuse to Help Generate Reliable Power

Posted by  on Wednesday, November 6th 2013     

Energy and agriculture are closely linked: reliable access to affordable power is a key component to developing a country’s agriculture sector Read more >>

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Photo of the Week: USAID Celebrates 52 Years of Progress

Posted by  on Monday, October 28th 2013     

On November 1, USAID will celebrate its 52nd birthday! Read more >>

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From Addis Ababa: A Power[ful] Africa Message

Posted by  on Wednesday, August 28th 2013     

Gizaw, an Ethiopian-American, is fascinating realization of the American Dream. A graduate of the University of Gdansk in Poland, Daniel was able to transfer to the University of Wisconsin and work on his PhD there.

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The Power of Energy in Kazakhstan

Posted by  on Thursday, June 27th 2013     

A project development officer explores global climate change in Kazakhstan. Read more >>

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