
Renewable energy investments in Africa by source (%), 2013-2020
- Private investment peaked at 68% in 2018.
- Public investment was highest in 2014 at 61%.
- In 2017, private and public investments were equal.
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Renewable energy investments in Africa by source (%), 2013-2020
The data, sourced from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), illustrates the renewable energy investments in Africa from 2013 to 2020, showing the interplay between private and public sectors.
In 2013, private investments led with 53%, but public investments took over in 2014 with 61%. The private sector rebounded in 2015 and peaked at 61% in 2016.
Both sectors contributed equally in 2017, but private investments surged to 68% in 2018. The last two years saw a balance, with private investments at 52% in 2019 and 59% in 2020.
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Cite Chart: RenewableStatistics.com. (2024). Africa, Renewable Energy Investments by Source, 2013-2020. Retrieved from https://renewstats.com/region/africa/2024/05/27/africa-renewable-energy-investments-by-source/
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