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Energy Diversification in Africa: Status and Implications for the Clean Energy Transition
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Author(s): Mark M. Akrofi (United Nations University, Japan), Ilhem N. Rabehi (Zian Achoure University, Algeria), Donald C. Abonyi (Technical University of Munich, Germany), Niyonzima J. Damascene (Hydro Operation Great Lakes, Kigali, Rwanda)and Olayinka S. Ohunakin (Covenant University, Nigeria)
Copyright: 2023
Pages: 18
Source title:
Energy Transition in the African Economy Post 2050
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Olayinka Ohunakin (Covenant University, Nigeria)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-8638-9.ch001
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Abstract
In this chapter, the authors establish and analyze the status of energy diversification in Africa from the year 2000 to 2017. Using the energy mix concentration index method, energy diversification indices were developed for 53 countries and territories for which data were available from the African Union Energy Commission's database. The researchers find that the electricity generation mix in Africa has moderately diversified between 2000 and 2017. While many countries have introduced renewable energy sources into their generation mix, the share of energy from these sources remains low compared to their fossil counterparts. More investment in renewable energy is essential to engender energy diversification, improve energy security, and foster clean energy transitions on the continent.
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