Renewables could do much more than just transform Africa’s energy sectors. Here's how

The African continent is rich in renewable energy sources, though many of them remain heavily underutilised until today. Image: Unsplash/Annie Spratt
Rabia Ferroukhi
Director, Knowledge, Policy and Finance Centre, International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)Magnus Chidi Onuoha
Vice Chairman, Steering Committee Nigeria’s Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Associations Alliance (REEEAA)
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