Renewable energy in Africa - great potential is left open

The Black Continent is currently a region with great potential for renewable energy, in which the natural conditions in North Africa are favorable for wind power development, sub-Saharan and Sahara belt has many advantages. to develop solar photovoltaic, Central Africa to develop biomass energy, and the equatorial African region can focus on developing hydropower - this is the statement made in the newly published report ' Renewable energies in Africa (Renewable energies in Africa) by the European Commission's Joint Research Center (EC).

In addition to the interesting information mentioned above, the report also emphasizes that Africa can completely change the face of the economy and improve the quality of life for people if governments focus on investing in the declaration. exploitation and use of renewable energy potential across the continent.

The world's largest solar power project in Sahara

This is particularly important because Africa still has nearly 600 million people in rural and remote areas that have not had access to electricity. Taking advantage of renewable resources in the right place and in the right place can therefore be considered a safe and effective economic solution compared to the orientation of expanding national grid services.

However, the report also points out that it is not easy for African governments to turn to renewable energy because the continent has long relied heavily on diesel fuel.

Moreover, the opportunity to create jobs for people who encroach on new energy sectors cannot be as large as the coal or diesel industries.

However, the researchers still expect policy makers in Africa to see the continent's great potential for renewable energy, thus drawing a suitable development path to use. effective advantages available, gradually changing the face of the economy - society of the whole continent.