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💡Energising communities, reclaiming energy sovereignty, and championing 100% renewable energy for Africa #WattsUpAfrica https://tinyurl.com/25shjkur

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Watts Up Africa @wattsupafrica.bsky.social · Apr 15

[LAUNCH] Today, we officially launch the #WattsUpAfrica continent-wide campaign to advocate for renewable energy, not just as a climate fix, but as a pathway to energy access, sustainable development, and green industrialisation across the African continent. We are rewriting Africa’s energy destiny.

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Watts Up Africa @wattsupafrica.bsky.social · 8d

A milestone that deserves way more attention!

Don't Gas Africa @dontgasafrica.bsky.social · 10d

This deserves more attention!

Seven countries now generate nearly all of their electricity from renewables!

That's right! 🇦🇱 Albania, 🇧🇹 Bhutan, 🇳🇵 Nepal,
🇵🇾 Paraguay, 🇮🇸 Iceland, 🇪🇹 Ethiopia and 🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of Congo are officially living in the future!

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Watts Up Africa @wattsupafrica.bsky.social · 15d

We’re so inspired by their stories, proof that with passion, resilience, and continuous learning, the sky is not the limit, it’s just the beginning.

Stay tuned for our next edition coming soon! 🚀

#wattsupafrica #youthinrenewableenergy #careertalks

Watts Up Africa @wattsupafrica.bsky.social · 15d

Watts Up Africa Career Talks Recap

From climbing turbines to installing solar panels, our first two guests showed us what it really takes to power Africa’s clean energy future.

Watts Up Africa @wattsupafrica.bsky.social · 22d

If Africa invests in local processing, value addition, and regional cooperation, critical minerals could fuel clean energy industries, create jobs, and drive sustainable development.

The world needs Africa’s minerals but Africa needs a just, renewable-powered future.

#wattsupafrica

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Business & Human Rights Resource Centre @business-humanrights.org · 24d

A #JustTransition is only possible if renewable energy companies respect human rights. Our latest research on 35 leading companies shows the sector is making progress on respect for rights & shared prosperity – but major gaps remain.

Read the benchmark 📊 www.business-humanrights.org/en/from-us/b...

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Watts Up Africa @wattsupafrica.bsky.social · Sep 8

As we get into the second week of ACS 2, we demand more action and fewer promises.

100% renewable energy is achievable, but only if finance, investment, and policy put African communities first.

www.wattsupafrica.org

#ACS2 #JustEnergyTransition #PublicFinance #ClimateFinance

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Don't Gas Africa @dontgasafrica.bsky.social · Aug 27

REMINDER: Africa has the potential to become a renewables superpower!

Anyone still pushing fossil fuel expansion in Africa does not have our best interests at heart.

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Don't Gas Africa @dontgasafrica.bsky.social · Aug 28

The only smoke in cooking should come from inside the pot.

For too many women across Africa, firewood and gas cooking mean daily exposure to toxic smoke, leading to respiratory illnesses.

#CleanCooking reduces health risks, protects forests, and restores dignity. #DontGasAfrica

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Watts Up Africa @wattsupafrica.bsky.social · Aug 29

But while this growth is inspiring, it also highlights a critical gap: the lack of local manufacturing capacity. Relying heavily on imports leaves Africa missing out on opportunities.

To make this transition just & sustainable, investments must go into building local industries.

#wattsupafrica

Watts Up Africa @wattsupafrica.bsky.social · Aug 27

Millions of Africans live without reliable electricity, not because we don’t have the resources, but because we’re not harnessing them enough due to:

♻️Inadequate policy frameworks
♻️Insufficient investment
♻️continued reliance on fossil fuels

Energy isn’t just a need; it is hope.

#wattsupafrica

Watts Up Africa @wattsupafrica.bsky.social · Aug 25

In 2024 alone, 91% of newly commissioned renewable power projects were more cost-effective than any new fossil fuel alternatives, according to IRENA.

Read more on Carbon Brief: tinyurl.com/49s6pcjy

#Wattsupafrica

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350.org @350.org · Aug 23

#Fossil fuels are draining your wallet💸

#Renewables are now the smart, affordable choice ✅

From solar’s plummeting prices to job-rich clean energy growth: the facts speak for themselves.

https://350.org/4-facts-that-prove-renewable-energy-is-cheaper/

4 Facts That Prove Renewable Energy Is Cheaper

Your energy bills keep climbing but is there a solution? These 4 facts reveal why renewable energy are the answer.

350.org

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Watts Up Africa @wattsupafrica.bsky.social · Aug 20

We are excited to bring you the first edition of Watts Up Career Talks, now even bigger!

This special session will feature two inspiring female Wind Turbine Technicians, sharing their career journeys, daily experiences, and tips for breaking into the renewable energy space.

#wattsupafrica

Watts Up Africa @wattsupafrica.bsky.social · Aug 18

Instead of investing in building new coal or gas plants, Africa can leapfrog straight to renewable energy. With supportive policies such as feed‑in tariffs and guaranteed financing, we can unlock private investment and make it happen.

#wattsupafrica #renewableenergy #climatejustice

Watts Up Africa @wattsupafrica.bsky.social · Aug 15

The gap remains because women remain underrepresented in the sector, continue to face technical barriers, and encounter lagging policy that advances unevenly across the world.

Through training, mentorship, and policy, we can ensure women equally power the clean energy transition.
#wattsupafrica

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Don't Gas Africa @dontgasafrica.bsky.social · Aug 14

🔥 Africa is fighting back. 🔥

From oil spills to militarised zones and stolen lands @TotalEnergies has been destroying communities across Africa for far too long!

Next week is the Africa Week of Action where we BOLDLY say #KickTotalOutOfAfrica!

Enough is enough.

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Recourse @re-course.org · Aug 12

The #EnergyTransition can bring decent jobs, economic growth and a thriving future for young people, if done right

To start with, multilateral development banks must consult youth on decisions about clean energy in their countries

📑 Read more bit.ly/BoR-brief

#YouthDay #YouthLead #IYD2025

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Watts Up Africa @wattsupafrica.bsky.social · Aug 12

Reports can be rewritten, but can we rewrite the rising sea levels, melting glaciers, and record heat that science has long warned about?

Now is the moment to rewrite our energy story, not our climate reports, and choose a future that is just, resilient, and fossil-free.

#Wattsupafrica

Watts Up Africa @wattsupafrica.bsky.social · Aug 6

Ever wondered what a Wind Turbine Technician does, how they got there, and how you can get started too?

Join us for the first edition of Watts Up Career Talks as we go live with a Wind Turbine Technician whose passion for renewable energy is helping shape a more sustainable future.

#Wattsupafrica

Watts Up Africa @wattsupafrica.bsky.social · Aug 1

TeraMed’s plan to install 1 terawatt of clean energy by 2030 could help prevent 600 million tons of CO₂ emissions.

With up to $700 billion in investments and projected 3 million new jobs in solar and wind, it is more than an energy project.

Read more here: bit.ly/3JbeuMC

#wattsupafrica

Watts Up Africa @wattsupafrica.bsky.social · Jul 30

What is their mission?
💡Inspire your peers, decision-makers & community members to take action
💡Amplify youth voices & ensure African perspectives shape the energy transition
💡Lead with integrity and advocate for climate & energy justice in their region

#Wattsupafrica #renewableenergychampions

Watts Up Africa @wattsupafrica.bsky.social · Jul 30

Who are Renewable Energy Champions?
💡Youth leaders driving local & digital conversations about renewable energy
💡Storytellers sharing personal & community-based experiences on clean energy
💡Ambassadors representing the voices of young Africans in energy dialogues across the continent & the world

Watts Up Africa @wattsupafrica.bsky.social · Jul 30

Are you ready to spark change in Africa's renewable energy future and become a champion for clean energy in your community?

If yes, then this is your moment!

Watts Up Africa is looking for passionate young Africans from across the continent and the diaspora to become Renewable Energy Champions.

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REN21 @ren21community.bsky.social · Jul 1

🔎 New from REN21: Strategic Intelligence Brief – Unpacking an African Renewables-Based Economy

🔗 Read the full brief here: lnkd.in/gTBrZmZa

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350.org @350.org · Jul 27

People around the world are suffering from the increased cost of living

Meanwhile, billionaires and big corporations continue to profit at our expense, and our governments fail to take the bold action we need for a world we can all thrive in.

We #DrawTheLine – it’s time for this to change!

Rising food prices driven by climate crisis threaten world’s poorest, report finds

High cost of staples due to extreme weather could lead to more malnutrition, political upheaval and social unrest

www.theguardian.com

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