Photo Credit:Fair Use [17 U.S.C. § 107] Kenya's Lake Turkana wind power project.

Africa: The Green Transition's Surprising New Home

21 Aug 2025 | Abstracted from EVWorld.com

Africa emerges as unexpected renewable energy leader, "leapfrogging" fossil fuels with 60% of world's best solar resources. Kenya targets 100% renewables by 2030, Ethiopia builds largest hydro project. Chinese clean tech exports up 153%. By 2030, renewables will account for 80%+ of new capacity. Economic necessity drives energy independence through domestic clean sources.

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