Africa's Propensity for a Net Zero Energy Transition

By Paul C. Okonkwo, Samuel Chukwujindu Nwokolo, Anthony Umunnakwe Obiwulu

This book explores the issue of a sustainable energy transition in Africa, including the current energy landscape and exploration of various scenarios for achieving net zero emissions. It highlights the challenges faced by African countries in transitioning to clean energy and provides practical solutions for these challenges. It provides perceptive analysis and case studies demonstrating how African nations can take advantage of their natural resources, including insights from Bhutan and Denmark to achieve sustainable development while mitigating the effects of climate change.

Features:

Offers unique insights into the specific challenges and opportunities that Africa faces in achieving a net zero energy future. Provides comprehensive understanding of the region's renewable energy potential, including analysis of policies and initiatives driving sustainable development. Highlights successful case studies, emerging technologies, and the economic and environmental benefits of transitioning to net zero energy. Explores the role of international collaborations and partnerships in supporting Africa's journey toward a net zero energy future. Discusses solutions that must be tailored to the specific needs and contexts of African countries.

This book is aimed at graduate students and researchers in the field of sustainability and energy systems.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 103277343X
• ISBN13: 9781032773438
• Release Date: November 2024
• Publisher: CRC Press
• Length: 362 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.2"