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March 1, 2012 | 9:23 AM | By

A map of Africa’s potential for solar, renewable energy

An organization called the European Commission Joint Research Centre has issued a report that says many parts of Sub-Saharan Africa have some of the world’s best potential for solar power.

As SciDev.net reports:

Tapping into Africa’s renewable energy could transform living standards across the continent, according to a report that has mapped the potential of renewables in the region.

Here’s one map from the report of the potential for solar power in Africa. Darker brown means more intense energy from the sun:

European Commission

FILED UNDER: Basics, Africa, energy, sustainable
January 6, 2011 | 8:00 AM | By

Most Africans lack access to electricity

This is an interesting post and graphic illustration by GOOD, showing one often overlooked area of neglect in Africa. Many people there lack access to electrical power. As the article says:

In population and land mass, Africa is the second largest continent in the world, trailing only Asia. But, amazingly, a majority of the billion people living on the continent survive every day with little to no access to electricity.

(Click on the graphic to improve size and resolution)

GOOD

FILED UNDER: Basics, Africa, energy