East Africa Photovoltaic Energy Storage

Is East Africa a good place for solar energy?

East Africa stands out as home to some of the most promising zones for solar photovoltaic energy, particularly in Ethiopia, Uganda, and Tanzania, and for wind energy, particularly in Kenya.

Are large-scale solar projects a testament to Africa's wind energy ambitions?

Large-scale solar projects, including utility-scale solar parks and off-grid solar installations, continue to proliferate across the region; on this regard the Lake Turkana Wind Power project in Kenya, one of the largest wind farms in Africa, stands as a testament to the region's wind energy ambitions.

Do solar PV systems need energy storage?

Energy Storage: High amounts of utility and rooftop solar PV would necessitate installation of energy storage solutions (especially battery based energy storage) across different stages of the electricity value chain.

How many new solar power plants are being built in EETC?

Currently, the construction of four additional new solar power plants with a capacity of 200 MW is engaged on site. Kom Ombo PV Solar Project, In October 2019, the EETC signed a solar PPA with a developer for a 200 MW plant at a price of $0.0275 per kWh that is expected to be completed in Q1 2021.

Is Africa left out of the energy transition?

A large part of Africa has so far been left out of the energy transition: Only 2% of global investments in renewable energy in the last two decades were made in Africa, with significant regional disparities. Less than 3% of global renewables jobs are in Africa.

How does the Middle East & North Africa strategy affect renewables?

Within the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, the increased industrial activity and drive towards renewables is reflected in each country’s strategy. Continuous population growth and economic develop-ment have placed pressure on existing power assets and in some cases, created a significant gap between electricity production and demand.