Soldera Markets is delighted to host Tony Tiyou, CEO of Renewables in Africa, to explore the growing African renewable energy landscape.
This Episode Covers:
→ The evolving African renewable energy certificates (RECs) market
→ Growth patterns showing doubling volumes year-on-year
→ How only 17 of 54 African countries currently participate in I-REC systems
→ Pricing differences between African markets ($1-5/MWh) versus other regions
→ The challenges of grid integration for large-scale renewable projects
Key Insights:
→ African I-REC volumes reaching 3.5 million MWh in 2024
→ The untapped potential in distributed energy resources
→ How African renewables have lower default rates than comparable U.S. investments
→ The critical need for international capital in project development
→ Why solar makes economic sense beyond environmental benefits
Special Focus on African Energy Development:
→ The economic impact of unreliable power on businesses
→ How solar adoption is growing rapidly without government subsidies
→ The push for local manufacturing of renewable components
→ Regional integration through AfCFTA and pan-African energy initiatives
→ The continent's vast solar potential (currently just 2% of global capacity)
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