Energy in Africa (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781013270840)

This open access book presents a picture of the current energy challenges on the African continent (and the Sub-Saharan region in particular) and proposes pathways to an accelerated energy transition. Starting with an analysis of the status quo and the outlook for Africa's energy demand and energy access, it provides an account of the available resources, including hydrocarbons and renewable energy resources, which are playing an increasingly crucial role. It then moves on to analyze the level of investment required to scale-up Africa's energy systems, shedding light on the key barriers and elaborating on potential solutions. It also provides a suggestion for improving the effectiveness of EU-Africa cooperation. While mainly intended for policymakers and academics, this book also speaks to a broader audience interested in gaining an overview of the challenges and opportunities of the African energy sector today and in the future.

This work was published by Saint Philip Street Press pursuant to a Creative Commons license permitting commercial use. All rights not granted by the work's license are retained by the author or authors.

Author: Lucia de Strasser,Simone Tagliapietra,Manfred Hafner
ISBN-10: 1013270843
ISBN-13: 9781013270840
Publisher: Saint Philip Street Press
Language: English
Published: 10/08/2020
Pages: 126
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.68lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.27d