Fossil fuels will dominate in Africa without ‘shock’ renewables push
The research published in the journal Nature Energy shows fossil fuels will maintain about two-thirds of power generation
11 January 2021 - 21:43
Fossil fuels are set to dominate Africa’s energy mix unless action is taken to shake up the way renewables projects are developed and financed, according to a new study.
The research published in the journal Nature Energy on Monday found that as electricity generation doubles in the continent by 2030, fossil fuels will maintain about two-thirds of power generation...
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