This document discusses renewable energy options in Africa to help reduce poverty and adapt to climate change. It notes that renewable technologies can provide more energy choices for African countries and reduce dependence on fossil fuels, but that renewables do not always provide reliable energy access due to uneven distribution of resources and underdeveloped energy infrastructure. The article highlights examples of renewable energy projects in Malawi that provide alternative livelihoods for young people and promote reforestation, helping address deforestation. It concludes that Africa needs policies and funding to scale up successful small renewable projects to transform energy access for millions.