What will be covered?
- Provide an overview of the energy sector in Africa;
- Highlight the potential benefits/contribution of renewable energy to the African energy sector and explain why Africa should promote renewable energy;
- Highlight the potential benefits/contribution of energy efficiency to the African energy sector and explain why Africa should promote energy efficiency.
Renewable energy and energy efficiency options have been identified as important for the development of the sub-Saharan African energy sector. However, these options have not yet attracted a significant level of investment or policy commitment. As a result, they are not widely disseminated in the region. This module presents key reasons why energy sector decision-makers in Africa should promote renewables and energy efficiency options. Before delving into the rationale for sustainable energy promotion in Africa, the next section of this module will first provide an overview of the energy sector in Africa.