North Africa is running out of electricity as calls made for power reformsGrowing populations and the rapid industrial and economic expansion in North Africa has driven a sharp increase in electricity consumption in the region and it could be creating a big problem. New research from business intelligence service MEED shows that governments across North Africa and the Middle East. According to the MENA Power 2017 report , governments in the region have targeted increasing diversification in their power sectors to improve energy security and reduce the reliance on gas imports. Egypt is one such government and is looking to significantly restructure and privatise large swathes of its electricity market. In addition to renewables, state utilities are also moving forward with plans for alternative energy, from nuclear power to clean coal.

Source: The North Africa Journal April 26, 2017 14:48 UTC