FORTIS GREEN IS COMMITTED TO AFRICA’S ENERGY FUTURE

African nations have generally seen great improvements in their power markets, however significant shortfalls exist and are being addressed.  Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda are particularly focused and aggressive.

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INSTALLED CAPACITY LAGGING

Despite significant progress over the last decade, Africa – including East Africa – is significantly behind in terms of installed productive capacity.  China has a per capita installed capacity more than 10x greater than the entirety of Sub-Saharan Africa. This gap requires significant capital investment, and each of Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda have announced extremely aggressive growth goals.

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GAPS IN ACCESS TO ELECTRICITY

Urban populations in East Africa have benefited from increased energy access over the last decade, but rural populations lag far behind. A mere 22% and 34% of Ugandans and Rwandas, respectively, have access to power today. 60 million people in Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda - alone - still lack access to a source of power, which represents incremental demand of 5.5B kWh. 

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FOCUSED ON RENEWABLES

East Africa clearly values renewable and sustainable energy production.  Uganda generates more than 85% of its power from renewable sources. Kenya and Rwanda follow close behind with 68% and 54% renewable, respectively. As they seek to increase power production and access, each of Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda have committed to primarily increase capacity via renewable sources such as hydro, solar, wind, and biomass.