The Future of Africa's Energy Sector: Balancing Fossil Fuels and Renewables

The African Energy Chamber recently released its 2025 Outlook Report, predicting a promising future for African renewables as the continent balances its reliance on fossil fuels. They noted that fossil fuels currently account for 72% of Africa’s power generation, while renewables will likely increase from over 27% to 43% by the end of the decade. Key countries like South Africa and Egypt are leading in power production. The report highlights that 590 million people in Africa live without electricity, stressing the need for infrastructure expansion and international investment to improve energy accessibility.