AfrElec Week 50
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Issue 231 19•December•2019 Week 50
Coal’s temporary blip
The IEA predicts a one-year fall in coal demand in 2019 as developed economies turn to renewables and gas. Asian demand will drive resumed growth from 2020
Mozambique’s potential
Mozambique’s Búzi gas block could support a gas-to-power project if exploration drilling is successful
Namibia’s threatened hydro output
Drought has cut hydro output in Namibia by 40%, while imports cannot fill the gap
Micro-grids
Micro-grids and other on-site renewable energy installations could supply refugee communities across the global with the cheap, reliable electricity they need