[August 25, 2025 | Beijing, China] – In September 2024, the Ninth Forum on China–Africa Cooperation (FOCAC 9) convened in Beijing, setting out ten partnerships to shape China–Africa collaboration from 2025 to 2027. Among these, the Partnership for Green Development stood out, with China committing to deliver 30 clean energy projects across Africa by 2027. Energy is central to both livelihoods and industrial development, and this landmark commitment offers a unique opportunity to leverage China’s technological and financing strengths alongside Africa’s abundant renewable resources to drive sustainable growth.
Development Reimagined is proud to launch its latest discussion paper, Proposals and Financing Models for Scaled-up FOCAC 9 Green Energy Projects. This timely paper offers a practical roadmap to turn ambition into action, ensuring the FOCAC 9 commitment delivers impactful, high-quality outcomes for the African continent.
Drawing on over a decade of Chinese clean energy financing experience in Africa, the paper:
- Maps key financing trends and modelsused since 2010, from grants and concessional loans to blended finance and public–private partnerships, and identifies the key stakeholders involved.
- Reviews existing clean energy feasibility studiesacross Africa and classifies them by relevance to Chinese stakeholders and the FOCAC 9 commitment.
- Proposes three targeted financing clusters: small-scale renewable projects, utility-scale solar and wind, and large-scale innovative projects such as green hydrogen.
- Outlines three strategic proposalsto de-risk investment, leverage innovative financing mechanisms, and strengthen project readiness to ensure faster, bankable, and sustainable clean energy rollouts.
By aligning Chinese financing capabilities with Africa’s clean energy priorities, the paper demonstrates how FOCAC 9 can catalyse both economic transformation and climate resilience. It is a call to action for Chinese and African policymakers, financiers, and the private sector to work together towards a coordinated, equitable, and commercially viable clean energy partnership.
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To access the full report, click here for English and here for Chinese.
