Cultivating Opportunities in Africa

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With Africa’s population expected to surge by 63% by 2050, representing a quarter of the global population, the pressure to secure sufficient food supplies is mounting. This report from the Powering Renewable Energy Opportunities (PREO) program delves into the critical role of renewable energy in powering agricultural productivity across the continent. It highlights both the obstacles and potential solutions for scaling food production, focusing on innovative companies supported by PREO in sub-Saharan Africa. These companies are harnessing renewable energy technologies—such as solar-powered mechanization, water pumps, and cold storage—to increase farmers' incomes, enhance climate resilience, and strengthen food security.