African & Caribbean Energy Network

Powering a Sustainable Future for Africa and the Caribbean

Connect, empower, and support energy stakeholders through knowledge sharing, clean energy investment, and collective action.

Our Five Sustainability Pillars

ACEN's work is guided by five core pillars that shape every initiative, partnership, and program across Africa and the Caribbean.

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People

Centering the well-being and empowerment of communities, workers, and future generations in every energy initiative we undertake.

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Planet

Committing to environmental stewardship, clean energy solutions, and reducing the carbon footprint across Africa and the Caribbean.

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Peace

Promoting energy sovereignty and equitable access as foundations for stability, cooperation, and lasting peace in the regions we serve.

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Prosperity

Driving economic growth through clean energy investment, job creation, and sustainable development for all communities.

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Partnership

Building lasting alliances between governments, investors, developers, and communities to deliver transformative clean energy solutions at scale.

1M

People by 2035

End energy poverty goal

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Regions

Africa & Caribbean

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Membership Tiers

For every stakeholder

SDG 7

UN Aligned

Affordable & Clean Energy

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Our Focus Regions

ACEN works across two of the world's most energy-dynamic regions — each with immense potential and urgent need.

Africa

Africa

Home to some of the world's richest renewable energy resources — solar, wind, hydro, and geothermal — Africa is poised to leapfrog fossil fuels. ACEN works with governments, utilities, and developers across Sub-Saharan Africa, East Africa, and West Africa to unlock investment and expand energy access.

  • Sub-Saharan Africa energy access programs
  • East Africa renewable energy corridors
  • West Africa grid integration initiatives

The Caribbean

The Caribbean

Caribbean islands face some of the world's highest energy costs and greatest climate risks. ACEN supports the region's transition from imported fossil fuels to local renewable energy, strengthening energy security and economic resilience for island communities.

  • Island-scale solar and wind deployment
  • Caribbean energy policy coordination
  • Climate resilience and adaptation programs
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MNL AFRICA LEADERSHIP CIRCLE & 7th Anniversary Gala Dinner "Doing Business in Kenya & Africa"
June 18, 2026Villa Rosa Kempinski, Nairobi, Kenya

MNL AFRICA LEADERSHIP CIRCLE & 7th Anniversary Gala Dinner "Doing Business in Kenya & Africa"

A Convening of Africa's Business LeadersThe MNL Africa Leadership Circle 2026 brings together Africa's top business leaders, legal practitio…

NOG Energy Week 2026
July 5, 2026Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, Abuja, Nigeria

NOG Energy Week 2026

25th NOG Energy Week Conference and ExhibitionUniting Leaders Driving Energy Progress for Over 25 YearsFor 25 years the NOG Energy Week Conf…

High-Level Political Forum 2026 Under the auspices of ECOSOC
July 7, 2026United Nations Headquarters, New York, United States of America ECOSOC Chamber, General Assembly Hall, Trusteeship Council Chamber and Conference Room 4

High-Level Political Forum 2026 Under the auspices of ECOSOC

The High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) and High-level Segment of ECOSOC (HLS) will be convened from Tuesday, 7 Jul…