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Sebastian Sterl, Assistant Professor, Energy Meteorology, Vrije Universiteit Brussel

Africa's energy sector will need to transform radically - these are the five biggest challenges

A horse stands before solar panels used to power water pumps along the Afir agricultural irrigation canal in Egypt. Photo by Khaled Desouki/AFP via Getty Images

The future of Africa’s energy sector is getting increasing attention from policymakers and the private sector. As demand for energy rises, current energy systems must grow rapidly to meet it. This must be done in reliable, resilient and affordable ways – while “staying the course” of climate compatibility and ensuring access for all.

Internationally, the future of energy systems has been a hotly debated topic ever since the link between fossil fuel combustion and the negative impacts of climate change became widely known. Energy transitions - pathways to shift from fossil fuels to cleaner forms of energy - have long been been debated in Europe and North America. One visible outcome, among many others, is the increased use of electric vehicles.

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