Impact of renewable energy use on development in Sub-Saharan Africa

Abstract

The population of Sub­Saharan Africa with double by 2050. This population already has limitations when it comes to energy access and electrification, but with this growth, we are looking at 16% of the world’s population entitled to only 3.3% of the global primary energy available. The targeted electrification is not only essential but crucial to help build and improve lives within the continent. Whether it is health, education, or even the economy, access to energy is a must. Affordable and clean energy: UN’s seventh Sustainable Development Goal ensures that by 2030, universal access to affordable, reliable, and modern energy services will be achieved through the expansion and upgrade of infrastructures better to serve modern and clean energyfor all developing countries. This study's major goal is to determine whether employing sustainable energy sources may aid Sub­Saharan African countries in achieving their development and growth objectives. Access to electricity is crucial to sustaining the requirements of connectivity and belonging that today's African youth have for the global community. Furthermore, in nations where traditionally the usage of renewable energy sources is not always accessible, electrification is paving the door for better education and employment prospects.

Date of Award	5 Jul 2023
Original language	English
Awarding Institution	Universidade Católica Portuguesa
Supervisor	M. Waldemar Karpa (Supervisor)