Africa’s renewable energy future is full of promise but unlocking it has remained one of the continent’s most significant developmental challenges. From sunlit plains to mighty rivers and windy corridors, Africa is naturally endowed with clean energy resources, but developing these resources has proven to be a Sisyphean task. According to the International Energy Agency, though 20% of the world’s population resides in Africa, only about 3% of global energy investment flows into the region. Consequently, around 600 million Africans, approxima
Africa’s renewable energy future is full of promise but unlocking it has remained one of the continent’s most significant developmental challenges. From sunlit plains to mighty rivers and windy corridors, Africa is naturally endowed with clean energy resources, but developing these resources has proven to be a Sisyphean task. According to the International Energy Agency, though 20% of the world’s population resides in Africa, only about 3% of global energy investment flows into the region. Consequently, around 600 million Africans, approxima