Renewable is doable, Africa

In most African countries, the larger percentage of power generation is from fossil fuel-based energy sources and, without a doubt, this can be complemented with renewable energy to meet the domestic demand and the global interest on climate change....

Nigeria, Cameroon, Ghana and South Africa are among the leading African countries blessed with an abundance of renewable energy resources, which have the potential to improve their respective energy generation; contributing to the socioeconomic growth, promoting industrialisation, reducing global warming and creating green jobs. However, they are yet to fully harness the potential, resulting in deficiencies in power generation.

The bulk of the problems associated with renewable energy in Africa are little interest and lopsided policy on renewable energy, enforcing existing policies, high renewable energy tariff and inadequate infrastructure....


An important reason for pursuing renewable energy is the fact that most developing countries, especially in Africa, are unable to access electricity. For instance, Nigeria has been facing inadequate energy supply for several decades since 60% of its population is not connected to the national grid, a scenario common to several African countries....

From 'A Review on Africa Energy Supply Through Renewable Energy Production: Nigeria, Cameroon, Ghana and South Africa as a Case Study', Energy Strategy Reviews