Alternative Energy Sources: Where Does Africa Stand?
Alternative energy sources, such as wind or sunlight, derive energy without expending natural resources or harming the environment. This is in contrast to energy obtained from fossil fuels – still the most widely used non-renewable source of energy in the world.(2) The world has become more aware of the non-renewable nature of fossil fuels and the negative by-products of business-as-usual combustion. However, a number of progressive initiatives around the world are creating new opportunities and technologies to allow the efficient use of alternative energy sources.This paper highlights the growing need for energy in Africa as a potential for investment in alternative energy sources on the continent. A discussion of environmental implications of fossil fuel combustion, versus renewable energies is offered. Germany is currently leading the world in terms of renewable energy production,(3) but what is the status quo in Africa and how is the continent faring against the rest of the world? A discussion of Africa’s performance and activities in the renewable energies sector is provided.
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