Africa's power market is currently dominated by traditional fossil fuel sources, while hydropower plays an important role in many countries as well. While technologies such as carbon capture remain nascent, increasing activity relating to renewables, electric vehicles and hydrogen technologies is taking place across the region.
Energy transition in Africa is unique due to the lower levels of energy access and grid reliability in some countries. However, as the population and impact of climate change grow in tandem, energy and sustainability are set to be increasingly important issues.
On a capacity basis, gas makes up the biggest portion of Africa's fleet, followed by coal, hydropower, and oil. Onshore wind and solar PV are expected to make an increasing contribution by 2030, somewhat reducing reliance on coal.
Africa has low rates of individual vehicle ownership, and most passenger car sales consist of used, imported vehicles. Still, many countries have begun to incentivize the purchase of EVs, and multiple demonstration and commercial use cases have cropped up across the continent. Africa has also gained attention as a potential powerhouse for green hydrogen production due to abundant renewable resources and proximity to major markets.
Energy transition in Africa is unique due to the lower levels of energy access and grid reliability in some countries. However, as the population and impact of climate change grow in tandem, energy and sustainability are set to be increasingly important issues.
On a capacity basis, gas makes up the biggest portion of Africa's fleet, followed by coal, hydropower, and oil. Onshore wind and solar PV are expected to make an increasing contribution by 2030, somewhat reducing reliance on coal.
Africa has low rates of individual vehicle ownership, and most passenger car sales consist of used, imported vehicles. Still, many countries have begun to incentivize the purchase of EVs, and multiple demonstration and commercial use cases have cropped up across the continent. Africa has also gained attention as a potential powerhouse for green hydrogen production due to abundant renewable resources and proximity to major markets.
Reasons to Buy
- Obtain the most up to date information on recent developments and policies in the Africa energy transition
- Identify opportunities in upcoming projects involving electric vehicles, solar and wind power generation, EVs, CCS and hydrogen production in Africa
- Assess competitors based on their active and pipeline capacities for renewable energy generation, CCS/CCU projects and hydrogen projects
- Develop business strategies by identifying the most promising sectors for future growth
Table of Contents
- Executive Summary?
- Sector Readiness and Leaders?
- Global Context?
- Impact of Climate Change on Africa?
- Population Driving Energy Demand?
- Power Outlook & Generation?
- Renewable Energy: Policies & Economics?
- Power Capacity Outlook Share?
- Share of Power & Renewable Generation?
- Largest Economies - Renewable Share?
- Thermal Power Decommissioning & Emissions ?
- Major players: Solar Vs Wind Owners, Manufactures and EPCs?
- Electric Vehicles ?
- Electric Light Vehicle Production Outlook?
- Policies?
- Case Studies?
- CCS/CCU?
- CCS/CCU Projects?
- Hydrogen?
- Platinum Production and the Hydrogen Opportunity?
- Global Hydrogen Market Outlook?
- Policies?
- Projects and Capacity Forecast?
- Intended Use Sectors for Hydrogen?
- Likely Demand Sectors for Future Growth
- Contact the Publisher
Companies Mentioned (Partial List)
A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:
- Scatec ASA
- SOLA Future Energy
- Sustainable Power Solutions
- Terra Firma Solutions
- Solareff Ltd
- Enviromena Power Systems
- Dongfang Electric Corporation
- Solarcentury East Africa
- New Southern Energy
- JinkSolar
- Yingli Green Energy
- Canadian Solar
- Hanwha
- BYD
- LONGi Green Energy Technology
- Enenl
- Shunfeng International Clean Energy
- JA Solar Technology
- Trina Solar
- Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy
- Vestas Wind Systems
- Nordex
- Envision Energy
- Terra Global Energy Developers
- Vergnet
- GE Renewable Energy
- Enercon
- Xinjiang Goldwind Science & Technology Co
- Wind Energy Solutions
- Guodian United Power Technology
- Sany Group
- Roam
- Uber
- Basi-Go
- British International Investment
- Egyptian Electricity Transmission
- Norfund
- CWP Global
- Chariot Oil & Gas
- Sasol
- H2 Industries
- Abu Dhabi Future Energy
- Voltalia
- Enertag
- Anglo American
- Bambili Energy
- Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies
- Element 1
- Powercell Sweden.
