Work Area
Energy Access
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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…
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Unearthing the Reality of “Zombie Energy Systems” in Africa’s Energy Transition
Africa’s energy transition is unique and complicated by – among other things – the pervasive presence of “Zombie Energy Systems.”
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Tackling Africa’s Zombie Energy Systems
Addressing Zombie Energy Systems will help prevent significant delays in achieving reliable and equitable energy systems in Africa.
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New paper highlights urgent need to address “Zombie Energy Systems” in Africa’s energy transition
A paper published in Environmental Research: Energy identifies “Zombie Energy Systems” as a critical barrier to Africa’s energy transition.
