Аннотация:The problem of access to electricity in rural areas is one of the priority conditions for the economic and social development of African countries. In this chapter the prospects of increasing the access to electricity for the population of rural areas in Africa by renewable energy sources development are considered. The main international ecological and financial funds and organizations aimed at sustainable energy development on continent are described. An analysis of the state and possible options for using renewable energy sources for this purpose in decentralized energy supply through the creation of mini-grids or stand-alone systems is given. The risks by developing renewable energy sources in rural areas and modern mechanisms for financing in solar energy are presented.