Only 5% of South Africa’s energy comes from solar power while 85% is generated from coal. Loans, more subsidies and security for rooftop solar panels need to be put in place.
Nigeria has abundant energy resources but about 40% of the population don’t have access to electricity.
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Mercè Labordena, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich
Solar power technology has huge potential for Africa. But there are some barriers.
A raft of logs in the Lagos lagoon where wood, a form of biomass, is the sole source of energy for many who don’t have access to power.
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