In November 2021, stakeholders from around the world gathered in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for the DRC Business Forum to discuss moving Africa up the ladder in the battery, electric vehicle and renewable energy value chain and market. This event affirmed the continent’s ambition to harness its green energy potential and totally eliminate greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. The African Development Bank was one of the co-hosts of the DRC Forum, a clear sign of the Bank’s commitment to supporting Africa’s energy transition.
The following projects supported by the African Development Bank symbolize the continent’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gases, even though it is only responsible for 3.8% of global emissions: The Noor Ouarzazate Complex, south-east of Marrakesh, had ushered Africa into a new era at the beginning of the 2020s. With a capacity of 580 megawatts spread…
Africa Fully Committed to Harnessing Its Clean Energy Potential With the African Development Bank
