Africa

This is the astonishing potential of Africa's wind power

Wind turbines produce renewable energy outside Caledon, South Africa, May 20, 2020. Picture taken May 20, 2020. REUTERS/Mike Hutchings - RC272H96YWGL

Africa possesses a technical wind potential of almost 180,000 terawatt hours (TWh) per year. Image: REUTERS/Mike Hutchings

Sean Whittaker
Professional engineer and Principal Renewable Energy Specialist, International Finance Corporation
Linda Munyengeterwa
Regional Industry Director, Middle East & Africa at the International Finance Corporation (IFC)
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Cumulative wind installations in Africa & the Middle East by end of 2020.
Africa's wind infrastructure increased during 2020. Image: GWEC
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