Renewable energy for sustainable development in Africa: a review

Renewable energy usage in Africa has been reviewed using South Africa, Egypt, Nigeria and Mali as case studies. The various national energy policies of these countries were analysed and areas that require attention to achieve sustainability were highlighted. On the overall, the success of sustainabl...

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Published in:Renewable & sustainable energy reviews 2006-12, Vol.10 (6), p.603-612
Main Author: Bugaje, I.M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Africa
Applied sciences
Economic data
Energy
Energy economics
Energy policy
Environment
Exact sciences and technology
General, economic and professional studies
Natural energy
Renewable energy
Renewable energy Sustainable development Environment Africa
Sustainable development
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Summary:Renewable energy usage in Africa has been reviewed using South Africa, Egypt, Nigeria and Mali as case studies. The various national energy policies of these countries were analysed and areas that require attention to achieve sustainability were highlighted. On the overall, the success of sustainable development in Africa lies in addressing the imminent energy crisis in the continent. Excessive usage of fuel wood is already creating considerable environmental problems especially in the Sahel. Africa has all the potentials to solve its energy problems if appropriate infrastructural support can be provided for harnessing the abundant renewable resources in the continent, and if skills are pooled together and experiences shared in addressing the key issues.
ISSN:1364-0321
1879-0690
DOI:10.1016/j.rser.2004.11.002