Our work
Advancing equitable, renewable energy-dominant power systems through technical, civil society-led advocacy that shapes African power sector laws, policies and decisions.
Three objectives that move the transition forward
Each objective combines legal expertise with civil society partnership — from shaping new laws to defending the public interest in court.
Shape energy laws & policies
Technical legal inputs on policies, laws and decisions that promote renewable energy, transparency, public participation and adequate safeguards.
Build civil society capacity
Increase the technical capacity of African CSOs to advocate for equitable renewable energy development in energy policies, laws and decisions.
Safeguard the transition
Support African CSOs to challenge policies, laws and decisions that obstruct the transition to equitable renewable energy.
Four areas where legal & regulatory change creates leverage
Power sector laws, frameworks & electricity markets
Many African countries are developing or updating laws and opening up electricity markets — presenting both opportunities and risks for equitable renewable energy systems.
Generation planning & procurement
Large-scale generation planning and procurement is taking place to meet growing needs. It is critical that new capacity is largely renewable and designed for a flexible, efficient system.
Transmission development
A key enabler of renewable energy uptake, with legal reforms to transmission planning and procurement underway — and social, environmental and cost risks if not done well.
Regional integration
Growing interest in cross-border electricity trading needs aligned regulatory frameworks. Expanding balancing areas within power pools is a major opportunity for renewable energy.
Partner with us to shape Africa’s energy transition
Join a growing community of practice working on power sector law reform across the continent.