Africa energy storage performance

Does Africa have a good energy system?

Development of Africa’s energy system is a similar story. Access to clean, secure and affordable modern energy services has not kept pace with the continent’s expanding needs. Africa is home to nearly 18% of the world population, yet accounts for less than 6% of global energy use (Figure I.1).

Are solar energy systems transforming Africa's energy sector?

Renewables, including solar, wind, hydropower, and geothermal, are expected to account for over 80% of the new power generation capacity by 2030 in the Sub-Saharan Africa region, which demonstrates that solar energy systems are leading the way in Africa’s energy sector . The off-grid model transformed the access to solar power in rural Africa.

Will Africa's Energy Systems be more resilient against climate risks?

Some of this will be needed to make Africa’s energy systems more resilient against climate risks: three‐fifths of Africa’s thermal power plants are at high or very high risk of being disrupted by water stress and one‐sixth of Africa’s LNG capacity is vulnerable to coastal flooding.

Could Africa's energy system create jobs?

The development of Africa's energy system could stimulate the creation of decent jobs with wide‐ranging skill needs.

How does Africa meet increasing demand for modern energy?

How Africa meets increasing demand for modern energy has implications for global trade. Africa made up 10% of global energy demand growth from 2010‐19, and 8% of oil demand growth.

How does Africa's economic development affect its energy development?

Africa’s economic development is heavily intertwined with its energy development. Universal access to modern energy service, more reliable electricity and less volatile energy pricing would all contribute to accelerating Africa’s economic development, which in turn would drive up demand for energy services.