World Insights: China emerges as crucial partner in Africa''s
From Kenya''s Garissa Solar Power Plant, the first large solar power plant tapping into the country''s vast solar resources, to South Africa''s De Aar Wind Farm, more than 100 green
From Kenya''s Garissa Solar Power Plant, the first large solar power plant tapping into the country''s vast solar resources, to South Africa''s De Aar Wind Farm, more than 100 green
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This is unsurprising, given that China has been a major player in promoting solar energy in Africa, with initiatives like the Solar Power Plan for Africa. These efforts aim to provide off-grid and decentralised solar solutions to remote and underserved areas (Voice of America, 2023).
This is unsurprising, given China's investment in green energy in most of East Africa. For instance, the Garissa photovoltaic power generation project in Kenya is currently the largest photovoltaic power station in East Africa, with an average annual power generation output of 76 million kilowatt-hours.
Over the years, China has positioned itself as a solution to Africa's energy crisis and a global leader in sustainable energy . However, there is little empirical evidence on how Chinese investment drives changes in Africa's energy sectors.
Over the last decade, compared to other forms of foreign direct investment, China has engaged in relatively large projects in the energy sectors of many African countries, significantly influencing access to clean and sustainable energy on the continent [9, 20, 21].