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Energy poverty remains prevalent in many African countries, hindering economic development and exacerbating social inequalities. Taking this into consideration, Africa is endowed with a very important renewable energy potential which if exploited, will permit the continent not only to get out of the energy poverty it is suffering from but also to ensure a sustainable development. #RenewableEnergy #EnergyTransition #Africa

📢 Energy Poverty in African Countries: Key Trends and Policies 📢 A recent study in Energy Research and Social Science by Walter Leal Filho, Andrea Gatto, Ayyoob Sharifi, Amanda Lange Salvia, Zeus Guevara, Samuel Awoniyi, Carelle Mang-Benza, Cosmos Nike Nwedu, Dinesh Surroop, Kevin Ovita Teddy, Usman Muhammad, Victoria R. Nalule, Izael da Silva, highlights critical insights into energy poverty across Africa: - Over 600 million people in Sub-Saharan Africa lack electricity access, with rural areas hit hardest. - Key drivers include underdeveloped infrastructure, rapid population growth, and political instability. - Despite policies promoting renewable energy, implementation faces funding and governance challenges. - Solar power offers hope, particularly for off-grid rural communities. Achieving universal energy access by 2030 (SDG 7) will require urgent, inclusive, and localized policy action. Read the full paper here: https://lnkd.in/eAs54PSh #EnergyPoverty #Africa #RenewableEnergy #SDG7 #Sustainability #Research

📢 Energy Poverty in African Countries: Key Trends and Policies 📢 A recent study in Energy Research and Social Science by Walter Leal Filho, Andrea Gatto, Ayyoob Sharifi, Amanda Lange Salvia, Zeus Guevara, Samuel Awoniyi, Carelle Mang-Benza, Cosmos Nike Nwedu, Dinesh Surroop, Kevin Ovita Teddy, Usman Muhammad, Victoria R. Nalule, Izael da Silva, highlights critical insights into energy poverty across Africa: - Over 600 million people in Sub-Saharan Africa lack electricity access, with rural areas hit hardest. - Key drivers include underdeveloped infrastructure, rapid population growth, and political instability. - Despite policies promoting renewable energy, implementation faces funding and governance challenges. - Solar power offers hope, particularly for off-grid rural communities. Achieving universal energy access by 2030 (SDG 7) will require urgent, inclusive, and localized policy action. Read the full paper here: https://lnkd.in/eAs54PSh #EnergyPoverty #Africa #RenewableEnergy #SDG7 #Sustainability #Research

Mohamed Adow, founder and director, Power Shift Africa: "Africa finds itself in a frightful place in 2024, owing to the triple challenges of #climatechange, #energy poverty and underdevelopment. These crises have been complicated by violence and the threat of new conflict that has gripped the continent for months now. Then there is the growing feeling of disenfranchisement among the youth in Africa that stems from poor #governance, #corruption, #unemployment and the dizzyingly high cost of living. The situation could tip over if no urgent interventions are made to protect vulnerable populations. But also hope springs eternal for the continent this year. Governments are starting to appreciate the role of #renewableenergy in powering development. There is growing investment in projects that bridge the energy gap. This trajectory must be maintained to fuel Africa’s ‘#justtransition’ to socioeconomic prosperity. African leaders meeting for the African Union Summit can reignite and fan this hope of a stable, safe and developed Africa by putting their money where their mouth is."

💡 More than 1.18 billion people worldwide suffer from energy poverty, according to a recent study. 🌍 West and Central Africa are the most affected. The World Bank is doubling its investments to improve access to electricity in these regions, targeting 64% access by 2026. 🔌 Investing in energy infrastructure is crucial for a more equal future for all. #Energy #WorldBank #Africa #EnergyPoverty 🌟

Nigeria currently has one of the highest rates of energy poverty in the world. The country also has the largest youth cohort of any country globally, with over 70 percent of the population below the age of 30. While Nigeria has set for itself a carbon neutrality target of 2060, on which the country’s climate policy making and the Energy Transition Plan are based, these efforts appear to be oblivious of the role of the country’s largest demographic. Why should young people be involved in energy transition decision making and how can youth voices be elevated in this conversation? Join us as we unveil Africa’s largest youth movement engaging the #energytransition. #YouthVoices2060 is a national campaign to drive youth engagement with Nigeria’s energy transition. Date: 17/01/2024 Time: 12 Noon Venue: Google meet Join us for this launch using this link: https://lnkd.in/dsQyjkpQ Natural Resource Governance Institute BudgIT

*New Practice Brief: Understanding Energy Poverty in South Africa* Many South African households experience some form of energy poverty or live in a perpetual state of energy poverty.Our latest practice brief delves into the complex drivers and impacts of energy poverty, exploring its relationship with South Africa's transition to a just, clean, and renewable energy future. Read our brief to: - Understand the challenges and opportunities in addressing energy poverty - Learn how South Africa's energy transition can improve access to sustainable energy for all - Discover insights and recommendations for a more equitable energy landscape Download and read our latest practice brief now https://shorturl.at/GWjbM

Nigeria currently has one of the highest rates of energy poverty in the world. The country also has the largest youth cohort of any country globally, with over 70 percent of the population below the age of 30. While Nigeria has set for itself a carbon neutrality target of 2060, on which the country’s climate policy making and the Energy Transition Plan are based, these efforts appear to be oblivious of the role of the country’s largest demographic segment. Why should young people be involved in energy transition decision making and how can youth voices be elevated in this conversation? Join us as we unveil Africa’s largest youth movement engaging the #energytransition. #YouthVoices2060 is a national campaign to drive youth engagement with Nigeria’s energy transition. Date: 17/01/2024 Time: 12 Noon Venue: Google meet Link: https://lnkd.in/dSZDpn62 Natural Resource Governance Institute BudgIT Nigeria

Energy Poverty in South Africa So many communities in South Africa are energy poor. This has been an issue long before loadshedding. Many in the Global South and some in the Global North cannot afford clean and sustainable energy (electricity) and many live in energy poverty. There is no single definition of energy poverty but energy poverty can be defined as “the inability to meet one’s energy needs, especially the needs directly impacting the household, such as cooking”. Energy poverty is due to several factors, which include but not limited to lack of income. The Constitution of South Africa (1996) clearly states that everyone has the right to basic services. Electricity is a basic service yet so many people have no access to electricity. Does this mean the lack of this provision, is an infringement of our rights? This is yet, another question that our so called “Democratic” government should ponder upon. #electricity #energypoverty #loadshedding #southafrica #democracy #democraticgovernment

Energy is the backbone of every economy. With it, economies grow; without it, they are stagnant. Africa is currently energy impoverished. According to the International Energy Agency, “African economies that were already hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic are further challenged when you factor in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which sent food, energy and other commodity prices soaring [and] increasing.” According to NJ Ayuk of the African Energy Chamber: “These crises are also compromising many parts of Africa’s energy systems.” He goes on to say, “They are deepening the financial difficulties of utilities, increasing risks of blackouts and rationing, and they’re contributing to a sharp increase in extreme poverty.” Ayuk says, “It doesn’t need to be this way. Africa has plenty of what it takes to produce electricity. The continent has abundant reserves of hydrocarbons – at least 125.3 billion barrels of crude oil [and] 509 trillion cubic feet of natural gas. More than enough resources to support renewables, enough sunlight to support 1,000 GW of solar generation, enough running water to support 350 GW of hydropower generation, enough wind to support turbines that can generate 110 GW of power, and enough geothermal energy to support 15 GW of capacity.” We invited Mr. NJ Ayuk of the African Energy Chamber to join us for a Conversation That Matters about how to utilize those resources to ignite economies throughout Africa. --- Your support matters! Become a patron and subscribe: https://goo.gl/ypXyDs The views discussed in this video are the opinions of our guests and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Oh Boy Productions or this show. Any images in this video are for fair use only, as we are a journalism outlet that seeks to illustrate the topic or guest involved. ctm521 #energy #africa #economyTranscript NJ Ayuk JD, MBA. African Energy Chamber