BLUETTI, UN-Habitat Partner to Drive Clean Energy in Africa

BLUETTI, a global leader in clean energy storage solutions, has recently partnered with the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) to promote clean energy and sustainable development across Africa.

The collaboration was announced at the 12th World Urban Forum (WUF12) held in Cairo from November 4 to 8, 2024.

The forum’s theme, “It All Starts at Home: Local actions for sustainable cities and communities,” highlighted the need for local efforts to address issues like affordable housing, climate change, and basic services.

This aligns well with BLUETTI’s mission to create a better world through sustainable energy.

Across Africa, millions of people still lack reliable electricity, affecting their daily lives, education, and job opportunities.

This shortage keeps people in poverty and limits economic growth. To address these problems, BLUETTI and UN-Habitat signed a “Technology Transfer” Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the forum.

The agreement aims to speed up the introduction of renewable energy technologies across the continent.

One key project under this MOU is BLUETTI’s “Lighting An African Family” (LAAF) program.

Since it started in 2021, the program has already supported over 15,000 off-grid families by providing solar power solutions.

With this new partnership, BLUETTI plans to expand its efforts, aiming to train between 30,000 and 50,000 residents and students in Sub-Saharan Africa.

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By teaching communities about renewable energy systems, this partnership aims to help African communities adopt sustainable energy and boost their local energy resilience.

Liting Huang, the LAAF Program Manager at BLUETTI, expressed her excitement about the partnership with UN-Habitat.

She noted that this collaboration is a key step in their mission to support sustainable development across Africa.

The aim is not only to provide clean energy but also to create educational opportunities that improve living conditions and economic prospects for local populations.

This partnership goes beyond providing electricity. Access to reliable power can change lives by improving learning opportunities for children who can now study after dark and helping small businesses operate more smoothly.

It also helps reduce reliance on traditional fuels that can be harmful to health and the environment.

In line with its commitment to sustainability, BLUETTI seeks to make a big impact in Africa by providing communities with both clean energy solutions and essential knowledge.

This approach not only addresses immediate needs but also builds long-term resilience against climate change and economic challenges.

The partnership is especially timely as many African nations are working to meet renewable energy targets amid rising climate concerns.

By focusing on local actions and community empowerment through education and technology transfer, BLUETTI and UN-Habitat are paving the way for sustainable solutions that could benefit millions across Africa.

By focusing on education and empowering communities alongside renewable energy projects, this collaboration seeks to create lasting improvements that enhance quality of life while supporting Africa’s goals for sustainability and resilience.