North Africa’s solar power became a compelling topic among researchers and policy-makers that could become a viable alternative and catalyst for renewable energy transition, benefitting both African and European economies. The World’s Sunniest PlaceSahara, the world’s sunniest area, located in North Africa, can be an ideal place to install solar panels. Due to its extensive land and abundant resources, many North African countries have immense capacity to export green hydrogen from solar and wind power. North Africa’s solar power has an immense potential to contribute to Europe’s complex energy transition in the long run. Supporting European energy security could create new solid partnerships between the European Union and North African countries and increase efforts towards making progress on promoting environmental considerations.

Source: The North Africa Journal April 16, 2023 08:34 UTC