In 2013 President Obama launched the Power Africa initiative with the goal of doubling access to electricity for sub-Saharan Africans using renewable energy. The target was to add 30,000 megawatts by 2030. The project has received criticism for generating 2,000 megawatts so far, seen as too little. Energy businesses operating in Africa say the program has boosted investor confidence, but its future under the Trump administration is in question.
Source: BBC, The Guardian
