Europe’s Hydrogen Rush Threatens to Starve Africa of Solar and Wind Investment

The European Union’s push to build a hydrogen-based economy is raising concerns that it could divert solar and wind investment away from Africa, even as many African countries are still working to develop their own renewable energy sectors.

Africa’s abundant solar and wind resources make it an attractive target for European companies chasing renewable power for their hydrogen ambitions, but analysts warn large-scale export of that energy to Europe could leave local needs unmet in countries that already lack reliable, affordable electricity.

Global Energy Monitor is calling for a more equitable approach that ensures African communities benefit directly from renewable energy development on the continent, rather than seeing their solar and wind potential exported to serve Europe’s climate targets.

Source: globalenergymonitor.org