Solar Power and Electricity
Solar Power and Electricity: Only one third of the African population have access to electricity. Yet it is so critical for the development of communities, for industrialization, and of course for health and education.
A few African countries like Kenya, Ghana and South Africa are implementing large Photovoltaic power plants. And now even ICT corporations are investing in them, such as Panasonic (solar lanterns across Africa) and Google who announced its first investment in renewable energy in Africa with a $12 million funding of a $260 million project of a 96 Megawat plant in South Africa.
A few African countries like Kenya, Ghana and South Africa are implementing large Photovoltaic power plants. And now even ICT corporations are investing in them, such as Panasonic (solar lanterns across Africa) and Google who announced its first investment in renewable energy in Africa with a $12 million funding of a $260 million project of a 96 Megawat plant in South Africa.
When completed, ‘Jasper’ plant would be one of the largest solar installations in Africa, capable of generating enough electricity to power 30,000 homes, increasing the total production in the country to 1 300 MW. This project actively involves the communities around the site as well as technicians from more African countries who are expected to contribute to other projects in the continent.
