Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Drawing on documented evidence and an analysis of ongoing projects, this paper elucidates the benefits, challenges, and socio-economic impacts of renewable energy on rural communities in Africa. It further argues that, despite limitations in infrastructure and financing mechanisms, the growing influx of investments in digital technologies presents a pivotal opportunity for sustainable development across the continent. Moreover, the analysis compares how countries such as Senegal and Ethiopia have capitalized on their renewable energy potential through differing regulatory frameworks and financing models.
Authors: Mbaye GUEYE, Momath NDIAYE, Madialène SENE
Institution: Université du Sine Saloum El-Hâdj Ibrahima NIASS
Language: English
Field: Energy
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4402713624