This open access book presents a picture of the current energy challenges on the African
continent (and the Sub-Saharan region in particular) and proposes pathways to an accelerated
energy transition. Starting with an analysis of the status quo and the outlook for Africa's
energy demand and energy access it provides an account of the available resources including
hydrocarbons and renewable energy resources which are playing an increasingly crucial role. It
then moves on to analyze the level of investment required to scale-up Africa's energy systems
shedding light on the key barriers and elaborating on potential solutions. It also provides a
suggestion for improving the effectiveness of EU-Africa cooperation. While mainly intended for
policymakers and academics this book also speaks to a broader audience interested in gaining
an overview of the challenges and opportunities of the African energy sector today and in the
future.
