7 Ideas to change Africa’s Energy Crisis

A recent African Union report stated that the continent is endowed with vast sources of energy. It is estimated that 1,700 Terawatts of hydropower and 14,000 Megawatts of geothermal potential exists. Biomass, solar, wind and wave energy adds significantly to Africa's renewable energy opportunities. Despite these enormous resources Africa continues to face critical energy challenges. Current energy policies have failed to provide the platforms needed to support the economic development of Africa’s poor. This is primarily due to a lack of modern energy services, poor infrastructure, low purchasing power and high investment costs. more