At the same time, in many African countries, solar energy now offers more than environmental benefits. About 600 600 million Africans lack reliable access to electricity. Especially in Nigeria, about half of the 230 million people do not have access to the electric grid. Today, solar has become cheap and versatile to help millions of people bring cheap, reliable strength. Climate.
This is why Nigeria is imposing its bet on the solar mini grid-small installations that generate up to 10 MW of electricity, which is enough to generate more electricity than 1,700 US homes-which can be arranged anywhere. Significantly, the country has launched mini -grid development through smart policies to attract investment, and set an example for other African countries.
About 120 Money grids are now installedGive the strength to about 50,000 households and reach about 250 250,000 people. “Nigeria is actually like a poster for the development of mini -grid in Africa,” an energy expert says. Rocknak Arrior -FAManaging Director Energy AdvisorAn energy infrastructure consulting firm.
Although it will make more work and funds to increase the mini grid in the continent, Nigeria’s experience shows that they can play a key role in breastfeeding African communities away from fossil fuel -based power. But the people living there are more concerned with another, the immediate benefit: improving livelihood. The founder of the organization, IFEoma Malo, says cheap, reliable force has already charged local businesses from MBBET’s mini -grid, as it has many places where non -profit people like clean technology hub have supported the development of mini grid. “We have seen how he has completely changed these communities.”
The African energy transfer shape takes
Together, the countries of Africa have an account Less than 5 % of global carbon dioxide emissionsAnd many experts, like Malo, take up the idea that they need to get rid of foam fuel fast. This should be more important for the United States, China, India, European countries and Russia, which mostly produce emissions. Anyway, Many African countries have set the phase -out maternal auspicious targets. Some have already turned to locally renewable energy sources, such as Geothermal power From the ground layer, which supplies Almost half of the light generated in KenyaAnd hydropower, which creates More than 80 % of electricity In the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia and Uganda.