Solar panels — and solar energy — are officially cheaper than fossil fuels. That means that forms of fuel that are available on every continent, all over the world are now preferable — even economically — to those resources that can only be found in certain regions, and with the right equipment. The effects of this change are far reaching, and go well beyond the obvious sustainability benefits. By harnessing these resources, third world and struggling countries are able to change their fate, and the one seeing the biggest difference is the most troubled of all: Africa.
Securing energy is the first step to bringing African nations out of poverty and increasing the level of technology available to the population — and Africa’s leaders know that. With significant investments into the future of solar energy, including key partnerships and modelling behavior from leadership, Africa may well become a global energy leader in the future. For now, the goals are to bring electricity to as many Africans as possible, encourage innovation, and drive aggressive economic growth with solar power.
