Energy access in Africa remains a pressing concern, despite efforts by governments to get electricity closer to the people. According to the most current SDG 7 progress report, 675 million people worldwide lack access to electricity, with the majority being in Africa accounting for 567 million or 80 percent, making it the continent with the lowest electrification rate.
While 2030 may appear to be a long way off, it is quite close in terms of energy infrastructure development considering the time and resources needed to put up green energy projects.
