Africa Sitting On Enviable Energy Goldmine - Report

Africa can generate nearly a quarter of its energy needs if it adopted the use of indigenous, clean, renewable energy by 2030, according to report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).

The report, 'Africa 2030 - a comprehensive roadmap for Africa's energy transition' reveals that a combination of modern renewable technology could feasibly meet 22 per cent of Africa's energy needs by 2030 - more than a four-fold increase from just five per cent in 2013.

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