Firm mobilises 24-hour global campaign to accelerate clean energy transition

As the world marks the 4th International Day of Clean Energy, Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) has unveiled plans to roll out a 24-hour global clean energy campaign, anchored by a series of physical and virtual events across Sub-Saharan Africa, Europe and other regions.

The initiative underscores the company’s global mandate to accelerate energy transitions in emerging and developing economies by working at the intersection of energy, climate and development. Through partnerships with governments, development institutions and the private sector, SEforALL supports efforts to decarbonise energy systems, expand energy access and catalyse green industrial growth.

The campaign will spotlight solutions that deliver sustainable energy to households, businesses, public services and entire economies—opening pathways to a more resilient, inclusive and prosperous future.

Central to the company’s work is the Universal Energy Facility (UEF), a multi-donor fund launched in 2020 to fast-track progress on SDG7 and the Paris Agreement.

The UEF provides results-based incentive payments to clean energy companies that deploy verified electricity connections through mini-grids and stand-alone solar systems, as well as clean cooking solutions that meet predefined service standards across Sub-Saharan Africa and beyond.

As part of the International Day of Clean Energy, the company named by the United Nations as one of the official leaders of the Day—will roll out a 24-hour clean energy activation, alongside three flagship events spanning two continents.

The campaign will focus on two often under-prioritised pillars of the global energy transition: clean cooking and innovative financing models for electricity access in underserved communities.

Despite notable global progress, more than 2.1 billion people still depend on polluting fuels such as firewood and charcoal for cooking—exposing households to dangerous indoor air pollution, accelerating deforestation and worsening climate change. Meanwhile, large parts of Sub-Saharan Africa remain without reliable electricity, constraining economic growth and access to essential services.

Driven by the conviction that both challenges are solvable with existing technologies and targeted investment, SEforALL’s Clean Energy Day activities will connect local action with global impact.

In Lagos, Nigeria, SEforALL will convene policymakers, private-sector leaders and community stakeholders for an in-person Clean Cooking Experience, combining a policy roundtable with live demonstrations of clean cooking technologies available in the Nigerian market. The event will highlight the health, climate and economic gains of transitioning away from polluting fuels.

In Vienna, Austria, the company will host a high-level event bringing together ambassadors, government officials, international partners, youth leaders and the media to spotlight clean cooking in schools. The programme will feature a panel discussion, a photo exhibition and a reception showcasing how modern cooking solutions can improve health outcomes, protect the environment and enhance education for millions of children globally.

SEforALL will also mark the fifth anniversary of the Universal Energy Facility, demonstrating how results-based financing is expanding electricity access across Sub-Saharan Africa. The event will include the announcement of a new European Union- and Danish Government–funded initiative aimed at accelerating private-sector investment in green mini-grids in Sierra Leone, alongside the opening of a new call for applications.

In addition, the company will launch “24 Hours for Clean Energy,” a digital activation inviting individuals, businesses and organisations worldwide to share commitments and actions in support of SDG7. Using the hashtags #InternationalDayOfCleanEnergy and #CleanEnergyDay, participants will help create a shared global moment of visibility and solidarity around clean, affordable and reliable energy.

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By linking grassroots engagement with global advocacy, SEforALL’s Clean Energy Day activations reinforce the message that energy poverty, climate action and development are deeply interconnected—and that solutions delivered in one part of the world generate benefits for all.