“The sun is shining on African renewables. Falling technology costs, ambitious targets, resource abundance, a pipeline of high-quality projects, and the support of international donor partners are driving the rollout of renewable power in Africa. Countries can look to positive experiences in lead markets like South Africa and Kenya for strategies and best practices.

Like mobile communications in the late 2000s, Africa’s power sector can ‘leapfrog’ heavy infrastructure. Africa’s green power sector resembles mobile communications a decade ago. There is a large pool of African consumers able to buy power but simply lacking appropriately priced and designed options. ‘Leapfrog’ strategies are emerging in rural regions, where electricity is delivered without heavy, clunky infrastructures.”

from – A report by The Economist Intelligence Unit