Tag: Africa

Kenya’s New Energy Auction System To Favour Wind And Solar Investments Ahead Of Geothermal

Kenya’s New Energy Auction System To Favour Wind And Solar Investments Ahead Of Geothermal

January 16, 2022 |

There are strong upside risks for growth in solar and wind power capacity in place of geothermal power in Kenya following the introduction of an auction-based mechanism for new power projects. Given the relatively lower costs associated with solar and wind power projects, we expect that this will make them ideally suited for the government’s plans to develop new power capacity along with its plan to provide universal electricity access to its population.

Read More
Energy transitions in sub-Saharan Africa are about more than mobilizing finance

Energy transitions in sub-Saharan Africa are about more than mobilizing finance

January 12, 2022 |

There is a remarkable correlation between the availability of fossil-fuel resources and the choice of energy technologies. Countries like Nigeria, Ghana and Tanzania, which have significant commercially viable oil, gas and/or coal resources, have included little non-hydro renewable energy in their energy mixes. Countries like Ethiopia and Kenya that lack fossil-fuel resources have shown a greater interest in developing their renewable sources of energy.

Read More
Assessing the potential of offshore renewable energy in Africa

Assessing the potential of offshore renewable energy in Africa

December 19, 2021 |

How can the ocean contribute renewable energy to the African ‘Blue Economy’, bringing opportunities to millions of Africans and reducing or replacing carbon emissions, and which strategic actions can help it reach this potential? The power quality of offshore renewables is relatively high, being more predictable and less variable than many other renewables. The results indicate that coastal Africa, according to available data, has high technical potential for all offshore renewables, apart from tidal stream power.

Read More
Green jobs for women in Africa

Green jobs for women in Africa

December 16, 2021 | ,

The transition to a green economy will create many new jobs around the world, including in sub-Saharan Africa. Will women share-in these new jobs, and will the economic transformation help women move into higher-paid, more stable jobs that require more education and skills? The short answer is “yes” – provided countries adopt strong policies and programmes to make it happen.

Read More
How can China help South Africa achieve a just transition?

How can China help South Africa achieve a just transition?

December 15, 2021 |

Africa is looking at China’s presence in energy on the continent with hope for a just transition. On 22 September, speaking at the UN General Assembly, China’s president, Xi Jinping, announced China would provide strong support for green transitions in developing nations and stop building coal power overseas. What is a just transition, and why is it important for climate governance in Africa and future China–Africa cooperation on renewables?

Read More
Solar Investment Opportunities in Algeria

Solar Investment Opportunities in Algeria

December 14, 2021 | ,

The research finds that, whilst Algeria has strong solar potential, there are several substantial financial, regulatory, technical, administrative, and political roadblocks to harnessing it. Therefore, the report puts forward recommendations for policy makers, investors, development finance institutions and Algerian firms involved in renewable energy to take into consideration as the sector matures. 

Read More
Advantage Africa: Low cost of producing lithium-ion battery precursors in the DRC

Advantage Africa: Low cost of producing lithium-ion battery precursors in the DRC

December 1, 2021 |

The objective of study is to determine the cost of producing lithium-ion battery precursors in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and benchmark the cost to that of the U.S., China and Poland. In addition to the cost, the study assesses the emissions associated with the production of precursors in the DRC for the global electric vehicle market compared with producing them in China and Poland. Building a 10,000 metric-ton precursor facility in the DRC could cost $39 million. This is three times cheaper than what it would cost for a similar plant in the U.S.

Read More
Kenya’s 300 MW wind farm gets green lit

Kenya’s 300 MW wind farm gets green lit

November 25, 2021 |

Gitson Energy, the Kenyan diaspora-owned company is getting a favourable ruling after five years of legal proceedings over the construction of a 300 MW wind farm in Bubisa, a community in Marsabit County. The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) and the Ministry of Energy must now put the 300 MW wind farm on its list of approved power projects.

Read More
Energizing Finance in Ghana and Mozambique

Energizing Finance in Ghana and Mozambique

November 10, 2021 | ,

The Energizing Finance research series consists of in-depth primary research and analysis by Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) and partners that examines supply and demand for finance across two key areas of energy access: electricity and clean cooking. Taking the Pulse shines a light on both the volume and type of capital – debt, equity, grants and affordability gap financing – challenges to achieving universal access and recommendations on actions required to achieve SDG7.

Read More
A Just Transition for Africa: Championing a Fair and Prosperous Pathway to Net Zero

A Just Transition for Africa: Championing a Fair and Prosperous Pathway to Net Zero

November 8, 2021 | ,

This paper seeks to share insights and recommendations with policymakers in high-income countries on how they can better partner with their counterparts in Africa, to deliver on development for the continent while mitigating climate change and its worst impacts. It draws on the experience of the Tony Blair Institute in providing advisory support at the political level to 17 countries across Africa, both at the centre of government and to departmental sectors such as energy and agriculture.

Read More
Decentralized Renewable Energy for Rural Morocco

Decentralized Renewable Energy for Rural Morocco

November 1, 2021 | ,

The brief introduces the connection and interdependencies of water, energy, and food (WEF) in Morocco. It gives advice on how to achieve socioeconomic and environmental goals through coordinated management of natural resources across sectors. A special focus lies on the role of women in the WEF nexus.

Read More
Key Hydropower Projects To Make Tanzania And Zambia Net Exporters Of Electricity

Key Hydropower Projects To Make Tanzania And Zambia Net Exporters Of Electricity

October 27, 2021 |

Tanzania will become a net exporter of electricity over the near-medium term as its power generation will grow rapidly following the completion of the 2.1GW JNHPP in 2023. The completion of the Kafue Gorge Lower hydroelectric project will also make Zambia a net exporter of electricity through the medium term, boosting access to electricity and driving up overall consumption.

Read More
Financial Innovation for Climate Adaptation in Africa

Financial Innovation for Climate Adaptation in Africa

October 27, 2021 | ,

This report was produced by Climate Policy Initiative and the Global Center on Adaptation. It identifies the key actors providing adaptation financing in Africa, the instruments used to finance adaptation projects and programs, the sectors of adaptation, key barriers to finance, and case studies of successful projects.

Read More
African NDCs: Recommendations for Decision-Makers

African NDCs: Recommendations for Decision-Makers

October 14, 2021 |

Africa also has the potential to leapfrog traditional, expensive energy systems and move to a climate-smart and renewable energy future. The submission of revised National Determined Contributions (NDCs) ahead of COP26 is an opportunity to signal ambition and inform the international community of the priorities for finance, capacity building and technology transfer needs in the region. The international community should stand ready to support action through many programmes and instruments and this support will be most effective when aligned with country priorities.

Read More
Gender Responsive Climate Resilient Solutions in Africa

Gender Responsive Climate Resilient Solutions in Africa

October 12, 2021 | ,

The review and analysis of relevant literature and data on gender, climate risks, and gender mainstreaming was carried out in 10 African countries, including: Burundi, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda. Each country study reviewed gender and climate-related policies, including international agreements and national policy. These findings were edited and collated into this report.

Read More
Clean Energy Transitions in the Sahel

Clean Energy Transitions in the Sahel

October 7, 2021 | ,

This report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) identifies pathways and makes recommendations to accelerate clean energy transitions in six Sahelian countries (Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Mauritania, Niger and Senegal). Its aim is to take stock of current energy trends in the Sahel and illustrate policy-relevant best practices that can help speedily advance energy access, energy sector development and the transition of the region’s energy systems towards the use of ever-cleaner sources.

Read More