Building A Bridge to Clean Energy in Africa
By Kola Adesina
The signs of global warming surround us in our daily lives, the changing pattern of the seasons, the rise of the ocean level and the melting of the polar ice caps. Mitigating the impact of this trend and ensuring a future for a sustainable planet earth should be a key factor in deciding what we do every day, as — individuals, businesses, governments, and sundry non-government organisations.
Africa is usually considered to be the last frontier. Supporting Africa’s growth to realise its potential will require a renewed focus on infrastructure development, particularly electricity and mobility; building societies that support lower and even zero carbon emissions, for sustainable energy in Africa.
Lowering Africa’s carbon emission levels will require a close look at our energy sources and the intensity of their use, ensuring the adoption of renewable energy sources and the development of more energy-efficient processes, machinery, and systems.
As the continent’s population continues to grow rapidly, the time to drive new ways of thinking and make bold moves to set the pace for Africa’s energy transition is NOW.
Kola Adesina is GMD Sahara power Group
