Influencing the Scale of Africa’s Energy Transition

Samuel Chukwujindu Nwokolo, Rubee Singh, Shahbaz Khan, Anil Kumar and Sunil Luthra
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Samuel Chukwujindu Nwokolo: University of Calabar
Rubee Singh: GLA University
Shahbaz Khan: GLA University
Anil Kumar: London Metropolitan University
Sunil Luthra: All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)

Chapter Chapter 4 in Africa's Path to Net-Zero, 2023, pp 75-91 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract A number of critical factors, according to the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, will accelerate Africa’s development of renewable energy. Among these are improved capacity-building initiatives, increased access to financing, open policies and regulations, ambitious plans, solid collaborations between public and private sector organizations, and cutting-edge technological innovations. African countries can successfully implement these initiatives to ensure a reliable and affordable energy supply, raise awareness of the benefits of renewable energy, provide incentives for businesses to invest in these technologies, and enact regulatory reforms. The Climate Law of the European Union is critical for global efforts to combat climate change. African countries must also adopt and implement the EU’s transition plan to transition to sustainable and environmentally friendly policies, practices, and technologies. They must form alliances with the EU and other global players to provide assistance, resources, and expertise for climate action plans. African governments must also ensure access to renewable energy-related training and capacity building, as well as incentives and investments to stimulate research and development in renewable energy technologies. To ensure that effective renewable energy solutions are adopted and used by all African citizens, African governments must form public–private partnerships and facilitate technology transfer between domestic and foreign businesses.

Date: 2023
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-44514-9_4

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