Moderator Bertha Dlamini, founding President of African Women in Energy and Power, asked a panel unpacking Africa’s just energy transition how the change to renewable energy could be a just one and whether the continent would actually meet SDG7. “If Africa is to be part of economic development of the world, that starts with energy, universal access, climate and the just energy transition for Africa. Of interestAfrica shares common stance on energy access and just energy transitionAttracting investment for interconnectionAlex Wachira, Principal Secretary of the Kenyan Ministry of Energy and Petroleum, said: “For a true energy transition it is up to Africa to do it ourselves. We have to get our hands dirty and work towards an energy transition from fossil fuel to clean energy. The role of technology in the just energy transitionSabine Dall’Omo, Siemens SA CEO believes technology will play a huge role in Africa’s just energy transition.

Source: The North Africa Journal May 17, 2023 12:20 UTC