Burkina Faso, Cote D' Ivoire, Mozambique, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Africa, Ethiopia, Ghana, Nigeria, Cameroon, Uganda, Mauritius, Sudan, Burundi, Senegal, Benin, Botswana, Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan, Rwanda, Seychelles, Madagascar, Malawi, Tanzania, Gambia, Mali
This paper traces the evolution of global energy policy from the 1972 Meadows report to the 1997 ratification of the Kyoto Protocol, shifting toward the concept of sustainable development. This transformation has paved the way for the emergence of modern renewable power systems, particularly solar PV, which has seen substantial growth since the early 21st century. The paper explores the historical interactions between energy and society on a global and Sub-Saharan scale, leading to the consideration of renewable power. It highlights the shift from sustainable development and grid-connected architecture to addressing human development and rural off-grid electrification. Focusing on solar PV, the paper discusses the challenges facing renewable power systems in Sub-Saharan Africa, connecting these issues to the global policy framework and the historical division of the renewable energy market between grid-connected and off-grid sectors.
Other Publications, Research Papers, Case Studies, Solar Regulations Commentary, Solar Panels
Solar photovoltaics, Decentralised distributed generation, Global Energy Policy, Energy and Society, Off-grid Electricity, Grid
