Africa Renewable Energy Scale Up Facility - Technical Assistance Facility The new Africa Renewable Energy Scale Up Facility will support the development of both on- and off-grid renewable energy projects across Africa. Using AFD synergies to address both public and private stakeholders, the Initiative aims at enhancing private sector involvement. The AFD Group will use a comprehensive approach to i) reinforce public sector actions and and ii) support private sector projects in the off-grid and mini-grid sub-sectors.