The paradox of overcapacity in African energy sectors

Ole Winckler Andersen; Rasmus Hundsbæk Pedersen

The paradox of overcapacity in African energy sectors

Ole Winckler Andersen, Rasmus Hundsbæk Pedersen

Sustainable development and governance

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Abstract

Several African countries experience an overcapacity of energy supply that cannot be explained by supply volatility alone. At the same time, these countries struggle to provide access to electricity for their populations. A new DIIS paper explores this paradox.

Original language	English
Journal	Energy for Sustainable Development
Volume	72
Pages (from-to)	83-87
Publication status	Published - 16 Dec 2022

Keywords

Africa
Energy policy
Donor behaviour
National interests

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The paradox of overcapacity in African energy sectors

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Are the nationally determined contributions of African countries just negotiation documents?

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The paradox of overcapacity in African energy sectors

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Energy struggles: renewable energy in Africa

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Are the nationally determined contributions of African countries just negotiation documents?

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