Francesco La Camera

Oct 9, 2023 | irena.org | Francesco La Camera |Nardos Bekele-Thomas

By Francesco La Camera, IRENA Director-General & Nardos Bekele-Thomas, AUDA-NEPAD CEOWith 80% of the world’s population without access to electricity residing in Sub-Saharan Africa, it is clear that the current fossil fuel-based energy system fails to meet Africa’s power needs. Something needs to be done quickly. Renewables offer a compelling solution. Not only are they the most rapidly deployable and versatile technology available. They are also the most affordable.