Energy
Research and materials addressing key issues on energy from an African perspective.
Addressing the issue of limited access to energy is key to building a more sustainable Africa. Energy for cooking and lighting and other basic needs is a challenge for many households in Africa, despite the continent’s immense potential to generate and supply renewable energy. If efficiently harnessed, the four key renewable energy technologies of hydropower, biomass, wind and solar energy are more than enough to meet the growing energy needs.
The Foundation has produced a range of research and materials addressing key issues on energy, including renewable energy from an African perspective. You can find our resources on this page.
Reports
2024 Forum Report
Financing Africa: where is the money?
Download file (PDF)Africa on the road to COP28
Reconciling climate & development
Download file (PDF)The Road to COP27
Making Africa’s Case in the Global Climate Debate
Download file (PDF)Research briefs and papers
Africa’s green & blue wealth
The continent's central role in a global low-carbon future
Download file (PDF)Africa's critical minerals
Africa at the heart of a low-carbon future
Download file (PDF)Addressing Africa's energy deficit
Climate change, renewables, and gas
Download file (PDF)Facts and Figures on Climate and Energy
Data stories
External links
Mobilizing Finance for Clean Energy in Emerging Markets
MIF Board Member, Nathalie Delapalme, spoke with the Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University about Africa's energy needs and closing the continent's energy gap.