Prospects for the African Power Sector: Scenarios and Strategies for Africa Project

This report examines the potential for renewable energy to meet Africa's growing power needs, highlighting the continent's vast untapped resources and the opportunity to leapfrog to renewable-based systems. It compares two scenarios: a Reference Scenario based on current trends and policies, and a Renewable Scenario with aggressive renewable energy deployment and universal electricity access by 2030.

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The research method involves scenario analysis using power pool models for southern Africa and ECOWAS, complemented by a regional model for Africa. These models incorporate demographic, economic, and policy data to project electricity supply and demand, considering factors like urbanization and the willingness to pay for electricity.

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The research uses power pool models and a regional model for Africa to analyze electricity supply and demand. It considers demographic and economic drivers, urbanization, and the willingness to pay for electricity. The Reference Scenario projects a tripling of electricity production by 2030, with continued fossil fuel dominance. The Renewable Scenario envisions a rapid expansion of renewables, achieving universal access by 2030 and a significant reduction in fossil fuel generation by 2050.

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Categories: Africa geographic scope | Central Africa geographic scope | East Africa geographic scope | English publication language | North Africa geographic scope | South Africa geographic scope | West Africa geographic scope | african power sector | economic growth | electricity access | electricity demand | energy | energy access | fossil fuels | grid infrastructure | investment needs | policy framework | power generation | renewable energy | scenarios | urbanization