This, combined with a global energy crisis and rising fuel costs, adds an urgency for Africa to ramp up its procurement of renewable energy. Encouraging productive use of renewable energy marketsThe generation of alternative energy is not an issue on the continent. The need now for well-functioning generation, storage and distribution systems, including the integration of renewable energy sources, is imperative to address energy poverty on the continent. For more on green energy solutions for Africa, Green Energy Africa Summit will take place from 10-11 October 2023 in Cape Town. About the authorDaniel Kiptoo is the Director General at Kenyan Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority and Green Energy Africa advisory board.

Source: The North Africa Journal July 25, 2023 09:27 UTC