Southern Africa Energy Program Year 7 – FY24 Q1 Quarterly Progress Report

The program began on March 15, 2017, and is set to conclude on June 15, 2024. The program is funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and is implemented by Deloitte Consulting LLP. The SAEP has a total budget of $74,955,372 and operates in ten countries, including Angola, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, and Zambia. The program's implementing partner is Deloitte Consulting LLP, with several subcontractors, including the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, Knowledge Pele Development Institute, Sustainable Energy Africa, University of Johannesburg, and Vukani Environment Justice Movement in Action. The SAEP has set several key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure its progress, including the number of new grid connections or off-grid connections, the amount of investment mobilized for energy investment, and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. As of December 31, 2023, the program has achieved significant progress, with 3,032,974 new grid connections or off-grid connections, $6,792,8 million in investment mobilized, and 4,504,161 tons of greenhouse gas emissions reduced. The SAEP has also made significant progress in promoting renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies and practices in the region. The program has supported the development of several renewable energy projects, including solar and wind power projects, and has provided training and capacity-building programs for utilities and other stakeholders. In terms of regional harmonization and cross-border trade, the SAEP has made significant progress in promoting the development of regional energy markets and improving the regulatory framework for energy trade in the region. The program has also supported the development of several regional energy projects, including the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP) and the Regional Transmission Infrastructure Fund Facility (RTIFF). The SAEP has also engaged with various stakeholders, including USG agencies, U.S. companies, Power Africa partners, donors, and others, to promote the development of the energy sector in the region. The program has also provided support to several investor deal flow transactions, including the development of several renewable energy projects. Overall, the SAEP has made significant progress in promoting energy sector development in the region, and its efforts are expected to have a lasting impact on the energy sector in Southern Africa.