Manya Rathore
Research expert covering India
Renewable energy in Africa - statistics & facts
Investment in renewable energy in Africa has strongly increased in the last two decades but remains relatively low, especially when compared to other world regions. The continent has abundant hydro, solar, wind, geothermal, and bioenergy resources. Notwithstanding this, Africa’s current energy generation mix continues to rely on fossil fuels, while renewable sources account for nearly 18 percent of the electricity output. At the same time, Africa is one of the least electrified regions globally: over half a billion people lack access to electrical energy connections – a number higher than the entire U.S. and German populations combined. Could Africa's renewable potential be a game changer to overcome energy poverty and generate development on the continent?
