Turning the Lights on Across Africa
Africa is in the midst of a power
crisis. Despite abundant low-carbon, a low-cost energy
resource, Africa faces chronic energy shortages. The
region s power generation capacity is lower than that of any
other region in the world, and when compared with other
developing regions, its capacity growth has stagnated. The
power crisis is the result of several constraints that,
together, create a vicious cycle. Africa's electricity