a Just Recovery renewable Energy Plan for africa

The document proposes a 'Just Recovery Renewable Energy Plan for Africa' aiming for 100% renewable energy by 2050. Based on modelling by Dr. Sven Teske, it argues that this transition is technically and financially feasible, requiring an annual investment of approximately US$130 billion. The plan emphasizes energy sovereignty, decentralization, and a just transition for workers, projecting the creation of 7 million jobs by 2050. It identifies key funding sources including the cancellation of African debt, the elimination of illicit financial flows, and the fulfillment of climate finance obligations by developed nations.

• The plan aims for a 100% renewable energy independent Africa by 2050, requiring over 300 GW of new renewable energy by 2030 and over 2000 GW by 2050.
• Achieving the 100% renewable energy goal is estimated to require an annual investment of approximately US$130 billion between now and 2050, which includes US$109 billion for electricity and US$21 billion for heating.
• The transition to a renewable energy independent Africa is projected to create over 5 million jobs by 2030 and 7 million jobs by 2050 in sectors such as manufacturing, construction, operations, administration, trade, and maintenance.
• Energy poverty in Africa is severe, with approximately 580 million people lacking basic electricity access in 2019 and nearly 900 million relying on traditional biomass for cooking.
• The report identifies three primary funding mechanisms to finance the transition: stopping tax avoidance and illicit financial flows, requiring developed nations to meet climate finance obligations, and the cancellation of African debt.
• The proposed energy system prioritizes decentralized, small-scale renewable technologies to ensure rural access and community control, while utilizing large-scale wind or concentrated solar power (CSP) only to complement supply for large towns and cities.
• The plan advocates for a total ban on new fossil fuel developments and the rapid phase-out of existing ones, as well as opposing large-scale hydro dams and industrial agrofuels.
• The report highlights that the Covid-19 pandemic exacerbated existing inequalities and exposed the vulnerability of African health and energy systems, including the lack of refrigeration and electricity needed for vaccine distribution.

APA

Hungwe, R. A. S., Gilbert, S. C., & Shaw, S. (2021). a Just Recovery renewable Energy Plan for africa. Friends of the Earth International. https://www.foei.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Friends-of-the-Earth-Just-Recovery-Renewable-Energy-Plan-for-Africa-2021.pdf

Chicago

Hungwe, Rudo A. Sanyanga, Sam Cossar Gilbert, and Sara Shaw. a Just Recovery renewable Energy Plan for africa. Friends of the Earth International, 2021. https://www.foei.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Friends-of-the-Earth-Just-Recovery-Renewable-Energy-Plan-for-Africa-2021.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{hungwe2021just, author = {Hungwe, Rudo A. Sanyanga and Gilbert, Sam Cossar and Shaw, Sara}, title = {{a Just Recovery renewable Energy Plan for africa}}, institution = {Friends of the Earth International}, year = {2021}, month = aug, url = {https://www.foei.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Friends-of-the-Earth-Just-Recovery-Renewable-Energy-Plan-for-Africa-2021.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }