Africa's has major potential for renewable energy

The potential for renewable energy in Sub-Saharan Africa is massive according to a new report carried out by Christian Aid. This potential could lift millions of people out of poverty without exacerbating climate change. One of the key issues with the sub-Saharan Africa countries is their limited access to energy consumption between them. The lack of power has severely restricted development in these regions. As a whole they produce less electricity than New York State. The lack of power has also hampered Africa's efforts to meet the UN-agreed Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). Read more ...