In many parts of Africa about 3/4 of the population lives without
electricity; with many relying on kerosene for lighting; wood fuels;
charcoal for cooking and heating. Many import expensive traditional fuels for
electrification. Fortunately today the efficiency of solar panels has
increased; and their production cost is down to levels that are becoming
competitive with traditional sources of fuels. Even though solar
works during sun hours, it can provide peak power—when energy demand is high.
Sending more
billions in aid will not in-itself solve the aforementioned problems.
The best way to work out these issues is to address the root cause—electrification—by
deploying renewable and sustainable sources of energy such as solar. Solar
energy would have no price fluctuations once in service; there would be fewer
wars, rolling blackouts, better education and health conditions. Think
of the jobs it will create lifting many out of poverty.
You can make
donations to help install solar energy in Africa through the following link at: http://www.gofundme.com/Solarize-Africa
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