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Energy Access
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New CATF analysis reveals hidden electricity costs are stalling growth for African businesses
Cotonou, BENIN – New research from Clean Air Task Force shows that unreliable electricity and the high costs of backup solutions are driving a significant share of African businesses into financial distress. Using Benin as a case study, the analysis finds that backup systems like generators and voltage stabilizers make…
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The Economic Burden of Unreliable Electricity Supply for Businesses in Benin
Executive Summary (English) | Executive Summary (French) Businesses in African countries not only face challenges with accessing electricity, but also struggle with the cost and reliability of power supply. To cope with frequent power outages and voltage fluctuations, these businesses often spend extra money on power generators, alternative energy sources,…
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Reimagining utility reform in a post-aid Africa: Key insights from the 2025 Utility Roundtable
In May, Clean Air Task Force (CATF), in partnership with Arthur Energy Africa (AEA), hosted the fourth annual Utility Roundtable in Accra, Ghana. Themed, “Navigating a Shifting Global and Regional Landscape in a Post-Aid World,” the convening brought together senior utility officials, regulators, and policymakers from nine countries in West…
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Implications of Alleviating Unreliable Electricity Supply for Energy Poverty: Evidence from Households in Benin
The energy poverty challenge in African countries extends beyond mere access to electricity, encompassing affordability and reliability of power.
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New CATF analysis reveals energy poverty metrics fail to capture true costs for African households
A new paper reveals that standard methods of measuring energy poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa significantly understate the true burden faced by households.
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A stronger cedi won’t fix Ghana’s electricity prices without sector-wide reform, warns new CATF analysis
Ghana’s recent currency appreciation is unlikely to significantly reduce electricity prices for Ghanaians without structural reforms in the power sector.
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Policy Brief: Will a Stronger Cedi Relieve Electricity Cost Burdens for Ghanaians?
The resilience of the cedi provides Ghana with an unusual window of opportunity to realign electricity prices.
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How can we finance a fair energy transition in Africa?
This article was originally published by Project Drawdown. Read the original post here. Africa is home to nearly one-fifth of the world’s population, but accounts for less than 4% of global greenhouse gas emissions. It is a continent of paradoxes: rich in renewable energy resources but plagued by energy poverty; endowed with critical…
