Despite vast natural reserves, the average African accesses less electricity than is needed to power a 50-watt light bulb

The transformation – and the profits – that could come from ‘powering Africa’ have caught the imagination of the donor community, private investors and African governments alike.

After all, Africa’s energy sources are many and diverse. From natural gas to coal, renewables or even diesel, there are more than sufficient local sources to meet the continent’s needs.

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