The 2026 International Clean Energy Day theme “Clean Energy for People and Planet” necessitates a reflection on United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres’ five actions needed to jump-start global renewable energy transitions. “Glocalising” the clean energy agenda in Africa requires shying away from an isolationist approach that secludes and problematises energy sources without recognition of indigenous energy systems in Africa. Irrespective, SA has successfully procured more than 6,000 MV of renewable energy through the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme established in 2011. Glocalising the ‘clean energy’ agenda for sub-Saharan AfricaGlocalising the clean energy agenda requires African countries to take ownership of the transition process – it cannot be externally designed and enforced sans local co-creation, ownership, and credible commitment. Thus, the clean energy agenda for Africa must, as a priori, assess gaps in indigenous energy systems and use renewable energy technologies complementarily.