RENEWABLE ENERGY IN AFRICA:

An opportunity in a time of crisis

REPORT

This report outlines the current state of renewable energy in Africa. It highlights the great opportunity for Africa in renewable energy, as well as warning against potential pitfalls for the very communities that stand to be empowered.

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Renewable Energy in Africa

The report aims to give activists in ten African countries (Botswana, Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, and Uganda) an overview of the renewable energy situation in their country, with a view to identifying leverage points to increase the sustainable uptake of renewable energy in those countries. The University of Cape Town’s Energy Research Centre conducted the research, commissioned by 350Africa.org and WoMin.

This report also includes case studies and commentary from the commissioning organisations.

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Botswana

Renewable energy in Botswana makes up only 0.1% of installed capacity, with none under construction. Download the country report here.

Democratic Republic of Congo

In the DRC, renewable energy has a 2.9% share of installed capacity, and 16.4% of energy capacity under construction. Download the country report here.

Egypt

Renewable energy in Egypt has a 5.6% share of installed capacity, and the country has a 20% target for renewable energy by 2022. Download the country report here.

Ghana

Renewable energy in Ghana has a 1% share of installed capacity, and 0.9% of energy capacity under construction is renewable energy. Download the country report here.

Côte D'Ivoire

In Côte D’Ivoire, renewable energy has a 2.3% share of installed capacity, and the country has a 42% target for renewable energy by 2030. Download the country report here.

Kenya

Renewable energy in Kenya has a 47.2% share of installed capacity, and 95% of energy capacity under construction is renewable energy. Download the country report here.

Nigeria

In Nigeria, renewable energy has a 0.4% share of installed capacity, and 1% of energy capacity under construction. Download the country report here.

Senegal

Renewable energy in Senegal has a 10.8% share of installed capacity, and 89.3% of energy capacity under construction is renewable energy. Download the country report here.

South Africa

Renewable energy in South Africa has an 8.3% share of installed capacity and a 46% target for renewable energy by 2030. Download the country report here.

Uganda

Renewable energy in Uganda has a 20.7% share of installed capacity, and 4.3% of energy capacity under construction is renewable energy. Download the country report here.

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As of November 2019, renewable energy installations (in the form of biogas, biomass, geothermal, hydro, ocean, solar and wind) currently operating in Africa stand at 14,454 MW with the planned installation (until 2030) will add a further 77,032 MW. We need African governments to be even more ambitious in cultivating clean, just, and equitable renewable energy across the continent.

Read @350Africa & @WoMin2015’s NEW report that reviews the state of renewable energy in Africa, and where we need to go next: https://350africa.org/renewable-energy-report/

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A new report on #renewableenergy in Africa shows we still have a long way to go! By 2030, coal will still have a 43% share of energy capacity in #Africa. Not good enough. Read new @350Africa, @WoMin2015 & @EnergyUCT research here: https://350africa.org/renewable-energy-report/

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Check it out! @350Africa, @WoMin2015 just released a report that reviews #RenewableEnergy in Africa and why we need governments to support clean AND just renewable energy projects that benefit people & the planet NOW! Read it here: https://350africa.org/renewable-energy-report/
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Webinar

Join us for a webinar on the 30th of July 2020 at 10 am Central African Time.

The webinar will be an opportunity to hear more about the research from the organisations involved, and to ask questions and make suggestions for future work. Please complete the form below to receive further information.


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