Renewable Energy in Africa

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. The developing nations of Africa are popular locations for the application of renewable energy technology. Currently, many nations already have small-scale solar, wind, and geothermal devices in operation providing energy to urban and rural populations. These types of energy production are especially useful in remote locations because of the excessive cost of transporting electricity from large-scale power plants. The application of renewable energy technology has the potential to alleviate many of the problems that face Africans every day, especially if done so in a sustainable manner that prioritizes human rights. One such project - to generate electricity for local consumption and for export to Europe is Desertec.