Energy Transition in Africa /

The worldís demand for energy coupled with a decreasing stock and supply of fossil fuels is propelling the transition to renewable sources of energy. This global movement presents many opportunities and challenges to Africa. If Africa can identify the opportunities and start to position itself, wit...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor Corporativo: Africa Institute of South Africa
Otros Autores: Abdel-Rahman, Mohamed, Simelane, Thokozani
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Pretoria 0001, South Africa : Africa Institute of South Africa, 2011.
Colección:Book collections on Project MUSE.
Temas:
Renewable energy sources.
Power resources.
Industries > Energy conservation.
Energy policy.
Energy consumption.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING > Power Resources > General.
SCIENCE > Energy.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS > Industries > Energy.
Industrie > Économies d'energie > Afrique.
Ressources energetiques > Afrique.
Énergies renouvelables > Afrique.
Politique energetique > Afrique.
Industries > Energy conservation > Africa.
Power resources > Africa.
Renewable energy sources > Africa.
Energy consumption > Africa.
Energy policy > Africa.
Africa.
Electronic books.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:The worldís demand for energy coupled with a decreasing stock and supply of fossil fuels is propelling the transition to renewable sources of energy. This global movement presents many opportunities and challenges to Africa. If Africa can identify the opportunities and start to position itself, with its abundant sources of renewable energy, it stands a chance of being a global player in the production and supply of renewable energy. Achieving this will, however, require a combination of effective planning and investment on infrastructure, skills and technology. In determining how this should b.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (200 pages): illustrations (some, color), maps
ISBN:9780798303101

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