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Mobilizing Funding and Private Sector Engagement was key to promoting alternative energy, said Francesco La Camera, Director-General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)
At a recent meeting in Nairobi, Kenya, stakeholders from across Africa gathered to discuss the future of the continent’s renewable energy. The Accelerated Renewable Partnership for Africa (APRA) Investment Forum focused on key priorities to unlock the potential of renewable energy in the region.
Mobilizing Funding and Private Sector Engagement was key to promoting alternative energy, said Francesco La Camera, Director-General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). He stressed the need for comprehensive infrastructure development. The continent needed interconnected, flexible, and balanced networks, pipelines, and ports, he underscored. He also highlighted the importance of markets designed for renewable energies based on long-term contracts and the need for a skilled workforce to manage increasingly complex and decentralized energy systems.
While some African countries have begun to turn to renewable energy, others are lagging. The forum highlighted the urgency for countries to demonstrate their commitment to reducing their dependence on fossil fuels, which have been the primary energy source for over a century.
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Delegates at the APRA forum emphasized the importance of not delaying Africa’s energy transition. The continent faces unique challenges but also has immense potential for renewable energy development. By prioritizing funding mobilization, private sector engagement, and capacity building, African nations can work towards a more sustainable and resilient energy future.
