There are huge opportunities to optimise sub-Saharan Africa’s diverse and abundant renewable energy resources through an interconnected power system and cross-border electricity trade. Linking resources together would enable renewable energy trading between SSA countries, and could create a reliable supply of affordable, clean, secure energy across large areas of the continent. EEG has therefore been supporting roundtable events that focus on ways to overcome barriers and increase opportunities for cross-border electricity interconnections and the trading of renewable energy. Green Grid Initiative roundtablesThe Green Grid Initiative was convened by the Climate Parliament, a global network of legislators promoting renewable energy. Cross-border grids and electricity trading can help to bring about a transition to clean, renewable energy, and can address both climate change and electricity access issues.

Source: The North Africa Journal July 30, 2020 13:27 UTC