“As Aggreko we are leading the journey on transitioning to more eco-friendly fuels to generate electricity,” he says. “The lack of investment into the grids in these countries have led to a lot more power outages,” he says. “It is estimated that there is a 60% funding gap between the current demands and the funds available to bridge that gap. “Often where the demand is urgent, countries look for immediate solutions, which is often thermal. While there are strategies for the long-term transition to renewables, many countries remain focused on addressing the immediate need and this sometimes puts renewables on the backburner.

Source: The Nation July 30, 2021 09:56 UTC