<p>After European nations imposed sanctions on Russia, many are looking to Africa for an alternative energy supply.
But while this could be an opportunity for some countries, it also highlights global inequalities when it comes to access to electricity.
Alan hears from an energy expert who says funding is needed for developing renewable technologies – ... Show More
Oct 2019
How to bring affordable, sustainable electricity to Africa | Rose M. Mutiso
<p>Energy poverty, or the lack of access to electricity and other basic energy services, affects nearly two-thirds of Sub-Saharan Africa. As the region's population continues to increase, so will the need to build a new energy system to grow with it, says Rose M. Mutiso. In a bol ... Show More
12m 55s
Apr 2022
A vision for sustainable energy in Africa | Chibeze Ezekiel
<p>Africa needs new energy sources to fuel its development, but the continent should invest in renewable energy instead of cheap, polluting alternatives like coal, says climate inclusion activist Chibeze Ezekiel. He tells the story of how he worked with local communities in Ghana ... Show More
7m 42s