On october 28, the energy security initiative and africa growth initiative at brookings hosted the u. This africa energy outlook contains quantitative analysis of important factors influencing energy. Africas solar power generation potential exceeds future demand. The share of renewables in the african fuel mix grows from 1% today to 16% by. This report describes one of the most poorly understood parts of the global energy system, offers an authoritative study of its future prospects broken down by fuel, sector and subregion and shows how investment in the subsaharan energy sector can stimulate rapid economic and social development. If subsaharan africa is to fulfill its promise, it needs powerand lots of it. The purpose of this document is to provide a background to energy supply and demand in south africa as a base for the energy model. John campbell brings water to waterloo after moving to sierra leone, west africa in 2010, john campbell began using his degree in mechanical engineering to help design and create water filtration pumping systems. This is a more than fourfold increase from only 5% in 20. Africa energy outlook the infrastructure consortium for africa. Generating energy for sustainable and equitable development nkiruka avila, juan pablo carvallo, brittany shaw, and daniel m. In the international energy agencys central outlook for energy in africa, the subsaharan economy is projected to quadruple in size in the period to 2040.
Jan 01, 2014 the international energy agencys iea africa energy outlooka special report in the 2014 world energy outlook seriesoffers a comprehensive analytical study of energy in africa, specifically in subsaharan africa, the epicenter of the global challenge to overcome energy poverty. Africas longterm energy future, introducing new players and diversifying our sources of electricity the plan aims to balance affordability with the need to reduce carbon emissions and ensure security of supply the department of energy is proposing that coal contributes 46% to the energy mix by 2030, renewable energy 26%, nuclear %. Initiative partnership dialogue facility euei pdf and barefoot. There is a direct correlation between economic growth and electricity supply. World energy outlook series offers a most comprehensive analytical study of energy in africa, specifically in subsaharan africa, the epicentre of the global challenge to overcome energy poverty. Almost 30% of global oil and gas discoveries made over the last five years have been in. Oct 14, 2014 africa energy outlook 2014 a focus on energy prospects in subsaharan africa slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. The data gathered for this world energy outlook special report the first of its kind to provide a comprehensive picture of todays subsaharan energy sector and. Africas renewable energy potential 6 years ago 6 min read an energy deficit has effectively stunted africas development, with an estimated 70 percent of people in subsaharan africans without reliable access to electricity. Energy projections for african countries jrc publications repository. Fatih birol, chief economist of the international energy agency iea designed and directed the study which was prepared by the ieas directorate of global energy economics of the international energy agency and other offices of the agency.
A transformation of this scale in africas energy sector would. Rapid economic and population growth in africa, particularly in the continents burgeoning cities, will have profound implications for the energy sector, both regionally and globally. Under cbis ownership, african energy has forged a reputation for high quality maps and cartographic resources, showcased through the african energy atlas, and a power and gas projects database that has been central to much of our. The international energy agencys africa energy outlook. Africa energy outlook iea publication 2014 ecowrex.
Subsaharan africas energy sector can be improved to unlock a better life for its citizens. Find out all about latest breaking news, daily news and hot news in africa. Oct 14, 2014 subsaharan africa s energy sector can be improved to unlock a better life for its citizens. According to their official website, this is unlikely to change very much in the next few decades, as there is considered to be a relative lack of suitable alternatives to coal as an energy source. A focus on energy efficiency in africa in parallel with new energy supply central station power generation, minigrids, and distributed renewable generation can help reduce energy intensity 7, realize energy savings 8, lower the carbon footprint 9, create jobs 10 and markets for energy efficiency related products and services, and allow. Bp energy outlook 2019 insights from the evolving transition scenario africa africa s net exports fall significantly even as production rises, due to its own consumption growing strongly. Pdf africa energy outlook world energy outlook special. The magazine is owned and published by outlook publishing, who also produces global business titles, asia outlook and europe outlook, providing a superb platform for advertisers and media partners who deserve the attention of africas leading decisionmakers, to showcase your services and place you in the hands of the continents most. The international energy agencys iea africa energy outlook a special report in the 2014. Examining energy efficiency issues in subsaharan africa u. Table 5 summary of issues and approaches for advancing new kiln technologies 23 table 6 summary of issues and approaches for transport, trade, and marketing 25 table 7 summary of issues and approaches for demandside interventions 28 table 8 reasons for using various fuel sources multiple answers possible 29. The energy commission was set up by an act of parliament, the energy commission act, 1997 act 541 with functions relating to the regulation, management, development and utilisation of energy. The rise of the african energy consumer brings a new balance to oil and gas.
Africa energy outlook world energy outlook special report. The international energy agency iea has published a report about the subsaharan africa s energy sector. Accelerated deployment of renewables creates jobs and brings health benefits. View from the supply side oil and gas form the dominant component 80 % of commercial energy supply in africa excluding traditionnal biomass coal and nuclear limited to south africa for a very long time modern renewable energy. The stage is set for a new wave of dynamism among african policy makers and business communities, with falling costs of key renewable technologies opening up new avenues for innovation and growth. African energy provides market intelligence to support your decisionmaking throughout all stages of the project development and investment cycle. Greenhouse gas emissions and energy balances report of the. World energy outlook market report series world energy investment special reports country reports policy pathways technology roadmaps energy technology perspectives. Electricity demand almost triples with renewables becoming the largest source of power generation by 2040. It is estimated that by 2040 more than 25% or africas total energy will come a variety of clean sources geothermal, hydro, solar and wind. Renewable energy will play an important role in africas energy mix in the coming years. African politics, african business, african sports, health and technology on, also available on vod. A new africa energy world a more positive power utilities outlook.
Africa energy outlook a focus on energy prospects in sub. This product is built by imeon, read about how it came about and how african energy played a part. If you continue browsing the site, you agree to the use of cookies on this website. Best practices for clean energy access in africa 6 alliance for rural electrification best practices 2014 introduction the new edition of the best practices for clean energy access in africa prepared by the alliance for rural electrification are and the africa eu energy partnership aeep is a compilation of 20. Africa has the secondhighest projected rate of commercial energy consumption growth among the non. Around 77% of south africa s energy needs are directly derived from coal and 92% of coal consumed on the african continent is mined in south africa. Understanding africas energy needs world economic forum. Alongside the roadmap, power africa also launched the power africa tracking tool patt, an online and mobile application that allows users to easily track power sector development and transactions across the continent.
Eias international energy outlook 2017 ieo2017 presents an assessment of longterm world energy markets. Energy outlook in east africa region and the carbon emissions. Africa energy outlook 2019 is the ieas most comprehensive and detailed work to date on energy across the african continent, with a particular emphasis on subsaharan africa. Nigeria is the richest resource centre of the oil sector, but regulatory uncertainty, militant activity. Report on energy for sustainable development x of advanced and cleaner energy technologies, and crosscutting issues including finance, international, capacity building, regional trade, technology transfers, etc.
Clean energy solutions center africa energy outlook. Five years after the world energy outlooks first special report on africa, the international energy agency has updated and expanded its outlook. Africa 2030, irenas comprehensive roadmap for the continents energy transition, illuminates a. This years african economic outlook examines recent macroeconomic developments and the outlook in africa, focusing on the implications of external imbalances for growth and the financial and monetary challenges of integration chapter 1. The ieo2017 is the first ed ition of this report to include mo del results through 2050, which are. It includes detailed energy profiles of 11 countries that represent threequarters of the regions gross domestic product and energy demand, including nigeria, south africa, ethiopia, kenya and ghana. Oxfam research backgrounder 6 executive summary energy poverty is a stark problem in subsaharan africa. Case studies on energy subsidy reform in subsaharan africa. The regions power sector is significantly underdeveloped, whether we look at energy access. Saharan africa, according to the international energy agencys iea africa energy outlook, a special report in the 2014 world energy outlook series.
This report describes one of the most poorly understood parts of the global energy system, offers an authoritative study of its future prospects, broken down by fuel, sector and subregion and shows how investment in the subsaharan energy sector can stimulate rapid economic and social development. With rising population, urbanisation and industrialisation, africa is increasingly influential for global energy trends. Africa energy outlook 2019 connaissance des energies. The capp was established in 2003 by utilities of eleven. Energy outlook in east africa region and the carbon emissions for conventional energy projection part i. Oct, 2014 subsaharan africas energy sector can be improved to unlock a better life for its citizens. Subsaharan africa s energy sector can be improved to unlock a better life for its citizens. Increasing access to modern forms of energy is crucial to unlocking faster economic and social development in sub. The underelectrification of much of the continent is a constraint on growth. The international energy agencys iea africa energy outlook a special report in the 2014 world energy outlook series offers a most comprehensive analytical study of energy in africa, specifically in subsaharan africa, the epicentre of the global challenge to overcome energy poverty. Currently 633 million people are estimated to lack access to. This report describes one of the most poorly understood parts of the global energy system, offers an. The international energy agencys iea africa energy outlook a special.