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Energy transition in Africa /

The worldís demand for energy coupled with a decreasing stock and supply of fossil fuels is propelling the transition to renewable sources of energy. This global movement presents many opportunities and challenges to Africa. If Africa can identify the opportunities and start to position itself, wit...

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Corporate Author: Africa Institute of South Africa.
Other Authors: Simelane, Thokozani., Abdel-Rahman, Mohamed.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Pretoria 0001, South Africa : Africa Institute of South Africa, 2011.
Series:Book collections on Project MUSE.
UPCC book collections on Project MUSE. Political Science and Policy Studies Supplement.
Subjects:
Energy policy > Africa.
Energy consumption > Africa.
Renewable energy sources > Africa.
Power resources > Africa.
Industries > Energy conservation > Africa.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Available via EBSCO eBook Collection
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Summary:The worldís demand for energy coupled with a decreasing stock and supply of fossil fuels is propelling the transition to renewable sources of energy. This global movement presents many opportunities and challenges to Africa. If Africa can identify the opportunities and start to position itself, with its abundant sources of renewable energy, it stands a chance of being a global player in the production and supply of renewable energy. Achieving this will, however, require a combination of effective planning and investment on infrastructure, skills and technology. In determining how this should b.
Physical Description:1 online resource : illustrations (some, color), maps
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9780798303101
0798303107
0798303077
9780798303071
9780798302944
0798302941