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. Africa energy outlook a focus on energy prospects in sub. Energy outlook in east africa region and the carbon emissions. Five years after the world energy outlooks first special report on africa, the international energy agency has updated and expanded its outlook. 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. Currently 633 million people are estimated to lack access to. Initiative partnership dialogue facility euei pdf and barefoot. Understanding africas energy needs world economic forum.
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. 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. 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. This is a more than fourfold increase from only 5% in 20. Pdf energy outlook in east africa region and the carbon. The international energy agencys iea africa energy outlook a special. 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. The capp was established in 2003 by utilities of eleven. 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. 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. Nigeria is the richest resource centre of the oil sector, but regulatory uncertainty, militant activity. Generating energy for sustainable and equitable development nkiruka avila, juan pablo carvallo, brittany shaw, and daniel m. Pdf africa energy outlook world energy outlook special. Africa energy outlook 2019 connaissance des energies.
Renewable energy will play an important role in africas energy mix in the coming years. Africa energy outlook world energy outlook special report. The international energy agencys iea africa energy outlook a special report in the 2014. 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. 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 %. Energy outlook in east africa region and the carbon emissions for conventional energy projection part i.
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. Subsaharan africas energy sector can be improved to unlock a better life for its citizens. Oxfam research backgrounder 6 executive summary energy poverty is a stark problem in subsaharan africa. Electricity demand almost triples with renewables becoming the largest source of power generation by 2040. 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. On october 28, the energy security initiative and africa growth initiative at brookings hosted the u. 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. Greenhouse gas emissions and energy balances report of the. Almost 30% of global oil and gas discoveries made over the last five years have been in. The international energy agencys africa energy outlook. 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. A transformation of this scale in africas energy sector would. Subsaharan africa s energy sector can be improved to unlock a better life for its citizens.
This africa energy outlook contains quantitative analysis of important factors influencing energy. 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. With rising population, urbanisation and industrialisation, africa is increasingly influential for global energy trends. 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. Africa energy outlook iea publication 2014 ecowrex. The ieo2017 is the first ed ition of this report to include mo del results through 2050, which are. If you continue browsing the site, you agree to the use of cookies on this website. 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. African politics, african business, african sports, health and technology on, also available on vod. 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. Find out all about latest breaking news, daily news and hot news in africa. 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.
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. Examining energy efficiency issues in subsaharan africa u. 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. If subsaharan africa is to fulfill its promise, it needs powerand lots of it. 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. Africa has the secondhighest projected rate of commercial energy consumption growth among the non. The regions power sector is significantly underdeveloped, whether we look at energy access. The international energy agency iea has published a report about the subsaharan africa s energy sector.
A new africa energy world a more positive power utilities outlook. Africa 2030, irenas comprehensive roadmap for the continents energy transition, illuminates a. 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. World energy outlook market report series world energy investment special reports country reports policy pathways technology roadmaps energy technology perspectives. Increasing access to modern forms of energy is crucial to unlocking faster economic and social development in sub. 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. African energy provides market intelligence to support your decisionmaking throughout all stages of the project development and investment cycle. 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. 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. 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. This product is built by imeon, read about how it came about and how african energy played a part.
The rise of the african energy consumer brings a new balance to oil and gas. Africas solar power generation potential exceeds future demand. 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. Oct 14, 2014 subsaharan africa s energy sector can be improved to unlock a better life for its citizens. Clean energy solutions center africa energy outlook. 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. 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. Africa energy outlook the infrastructure consortium for africa. 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. 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. The underelectrification of much of the continent is a constraint on growth.
Eias international energy outlook 2017 ieo2017 presents an assessment of longterm world energy markets. Case studies on energy subsidy reform in subsaharan africa. The share of renewables in the african fuel mix grows from 1% today to 16% by. There is a direct correlation between economic growth and electricity supply. Oct, 2014 subsaharan africas energy sector can be improved to unlock a better life for its citizens. Accelerated deployment of renewables creates jobs and brings health benefits.
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