Africa Energy Transition Market Analysis by Sectors (Power, Electrical Vehicles, Renewable Fuels, Hydrogen and CCS/CCU) and Trends
Summary
Africa's power market is currently dominated by traditional fossil fuel sources, while hydropower plays an important role in many countries as well. While technologies such as carbon capture remain nascent, increasing activity relating to renewables, electric vehicles and hydrogen technologies is taking place across the region.
Energy transition in Africa is unique due to the lower levels of energy access and grid reliability in some countries. However, as the population and impact of climate change grow in tandem, energy and sustainability are set to be increasingly important issues. On a capacity basis, gas makes up the biggest portion of Africa’s fleet, followed by coal, hydropower, and oil. Onshore wind and solar PV are expected to make an increasing contribution by 2030, somewhat reducing reliance on coal. Africa has low rates of individual vehicle ownership, and most passenger car sales consist of used, imported vehicles. Still, many countries have begun to incentivize the purchase of EVs, and multiple demonstration and commercial use cases have cropped up across the continent. Africa has also gained attention as a potential powerhouse for green hydrogen production due to abundant renewable resources and proximity to major markets.
Reasons to Buy
Obtain the most up to date information on recent developments and policies in the Africa energy transition
Identify opportunities in upcoming projects involving electric vehicles, solar and wind power generation, EVs, CCS and hydrogen production in Africa.
Assess competitors based on their active and pipeline capacities for renewable energy generation, CCS/CCU projects and hydrogen projects
Develop business strategies by identifying the most promising sectors for future growth
Executive Summary
Sector Potential Stage Leaders
Global Context
African countries will experience some of the worst impacts of climate change
Africa is also set to experience a substantial increase in energy demand
Power Outlook and Generation
Renewable Energy Policies & Economics
Power Capacity Outlook
Largest Economies - Renewable Generation Share
Thermal power: Decommissioning and Emissions
Major Players in Renewable Power
Electric Mobility
Africa will benefit from rising global EV production, but adoption will be slow
Many countries are rolling out EV policies to incentivize adoption
Case studies
CCS/ CCUS
CCS/ CCU remains a nascent technology with low adoption rates in Africa
Hydrogen
Platinum production and the hydrogen opportunity
Global vs Africa's hydrogen capacity outlook
Low carbon hydrogen in Africa
Intended Use Sectors for Hydrogen
South Africa Policy and Strategy
Other African Countries – Policies and Initiatives