The IEA’s latest report into the progress on achieving universal energy access shows global population growth is outpacing energy access growth, with 10 million more people without access in 2022 than 2021. “Achieving universal access by 2030 will require significant investment, policy support, and the deployment of renewable energy,” says the IEA’s Tracking SDG7: The Energy Progress Report. Accelerating investment into clean energy in cities across AfricaRegional disparity on energy access is wideningSub-Saharan Africa is home to the biggest proportion of the global population lacking access, accounting for 83% of the global energy access deficit, up from 50% in 2010. Sub-Saharan Africa dominates energy access deficit listEighteen of the 20 countries with the largest energy access deficits in 2022 are to be found in Sub-Saharan Africa. Read the IEA’s 2024 edition of Tracking SDG 7: The Energy Progress ReportSign up for our premium, curated insights and news

Source: The North Africa Journal June 13, 2024 08:57 UTC