The Politics of Renewable Energy in East Africa

October 18, 2018

Less than a quarter of East Africa’s population has access to electricity the lowest electrification rates in the world. This, combined with the region’s vast natural resources, represent a major opportunity for renewable energy investors. Solar irradiation levels are high due to proximity to the equator, wind speeds are some of the strongest on the continent, hydropower resources are plentiful, and the Great Rift Valley is a promising source for geothermal power.

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Established in 1989, the Colorado Solar and Storage Association [formerly the Colorado Solar Energy Industries Association (COSEIA)] is the award-winning nonprofit association leading Colorado’s solar and storage industries. Our mission is to expand solar and storage markets and to generate jobs and prosperity for the people of Colorado.

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