AfriLabs, in partnership with leading institutions under the EMERGE Project, funded by the European Union, is set to host the AU-AU Study Visit in Nigeria on July 9, 2025, a strategic knowledge exchange initiative aimed at accelerating Africa’s transition to clean and sustainable energy systems.

This visit brings together energy stakeholders from across the continent to share insights, showcase innovations, and co-create solutions tailored to Africa’s diverse energy landscapes.

As part of the EMERGE Project’s commitment to strengthening African-led responses to climate and energy challenges, the study visit serves as a hands-on, immersive opportunity for pilot project owners, technical experts, and policymakers from Nigeria, Mali, Morocco, and Mozambique to interact directly with successful energy implementations. The goal is not only to observe but also to collaboratively build models that address regional disparities, resource gaps, and policy needs in the pursuit of energy equity and sustainability.

The EMERGE Project itself is centered on equipping Africa’s policymakers, academics, entrepreneurs, and communities with practical tools and knowledge to expand clean energy access while promoting the sustainable use of natural resources. By integrating existing technologies, methodologies, and research into a co-designed toolbox and knowledge base, EMERGE is building strong, context-specific frameworks that reflect the realities of African ecosystems. The AU-AU Study Visit is a major milestone in this process as it seeks to translate theoretical approaches into grounded regionally informed strategies through peer learning and on-site exploration.

The day-long agenda is designed to spark critical conversations around Africa’s energy future. It includes high-level presentations from key institutions such as the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), and Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL), alongside interactive workshops that will unpack real-time challenges and innovations emerging from the pilot regions. Throughout the visit, participants will explore how Africa can localize clean energy technologies, unlock financing for green infrastructure, and strengthen policy environments that drive inclusive energy transitions.

Crucially, this convening embodies the spirit of African solidarity. By bridging geographies and bringing together varied experiences, the AU-AU Study Visit creates space for mutual learning, trust-building, and the development of actionable strategies that respond to Africa’s urgent energy needs. The connections forged here — between institutions, communities, and countries — will be instrumental in shaping the continent’s clean energy trajectory and ensuring no region is left behind in the global push for sustainability.

As AfriLabs and its partners continue to champion innovation ecosystems across Africa, the AU-AU Study Visit affirms our belief that Africa holds the answers to its own energy future and that those answers grow stronger when we learn, build, and act together.

To learn more about our participation and the EMERGE project please contact Adaora Okolie at adaora@afrilabs.com