New data: African power generation additions lowest in five years

by Ajay Ubhi

Since 2018, Africa has seen a downward trend in annual net power generation capacity additions. Of the 4.5GW added in 2023, 1.4GW came from hydroelectric power.

22 January 2024

African Energy has assessed the state of the African power industry at the end of 2023 and re-examined the project pipeline for the 2024-2029 period.

The figures taken from our African Energy Live Data platform of 7,500-plus power generation plants and projects show that between 2018 and 2020, 49GW of new capacity was added. Only 16GW was added between 2021-23.
Read our full analysis of the 2023 performace and the 2024-29 pipeline

Watch a clip from our recent African Energy Live Data year in review - 2023 webinar:

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Ajay Ubhi

Head of data

Ajay’s role is to conduct and oversee research and analysis for African Energy’s consultancy work, with a focus on power sector forecasting and data analytics. Read more

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New data: African power generation additions lowest in five years

Watch a clip from our recent African Energy Live Data year in review - 2023 webinar:

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