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Investment costs of power storage in west africa

In its African Energy Review 2022 report, PwC estimates that transitioning Africa’s power sector to carbon neutrality and reaching universal access to electricity would cost US$2.6 trillion, which is almost the size of Africa’s current GDP.12 The largest share of needed investment is in network and storage, which is estimated to cost around US$1.1 trillion over the period 2022-50.13 West Africa is estimated to require more than US$500 billion in investment, 40% of it for network and storage.

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Why should West Africa Invest in renewable power?

The provision of easy access to affordable power is a vital enabler of economic growth. For West Africa, that will mean the rapid deployment of lower-cost, lower-carbon renewable power and the engagement of investors who are capable of financing and executing such projects.

What is the West Africa Energy Program?

The West Africa Energy Program run by US AID’s Power Africa division includes support for five solar projects which will provide about 150MW of electricity, including the Kodeni and Nagréongo solar plants in Burkina Faso and a 250MW solar / hydropower hybrid plant in Ghana.

How much does solar energy cost in Africa?

In Africa, the Solar Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) had the highest weighted average investment cost of about USD/kwh 8392 while that of the Solar PV was USD/kwh 2344 (see table A4 in the appendix).

Where in West Africa is the biggest power generation project?

There are significant power generation projects planned or underway in most parts of West Africa, with regional economic heavyweight Nigeria the most active market and also home to the biggest scheme: the 3GW Mambilla hydroelectric plant.

Does West Africa have a low electricity rate?

West Africa has one of the lowest electrification rates in the world, with some 220 million people living without access to power, along with some of the highest electricity costs in Sub-Saharan Africa, according to the World Bank. Addressing those issues will require large amounts of investment.

Could a sovereign wealth fund help West Africa's energy sector?

West Africa’s energy sector demands renewal and decarbonisation. Pro-investment policy coupled with renewable energy technologies could transform the sector and meet urgent social and economic needs – and sovereign wealth funds could play a big part in the process