How Long to Read Independent Power Projects in Sub-Saharan Africa

How Long Does it Take to Read Independent Power Projects in Sub-Saharan Africa?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 25 minutes to read Independent Power Projects in Sub-Saharan Africa by Anton Eberhard

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

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Inadequate electricity services pose a major impediment to reducing extreme poverty and boosting shared prosperity in Sub-Saharan Africa. Simply put, Africa does not have enough power. Despite the abundant low-carbon and low-cost energy resources available to Sub-Saharan Africa, the region s entire installed electricity capacity, at a little over 80 GW, is equivalent to that of the Republic of Korea. Looking ahead, Sub-Saharan Africa will need to ramp-up its power generation capacity substantially. The investment needed to meet this goal largely exceeds African countries already stretched public finances. Increasing private investment is critical to help expand and improve electricity supply. Historically, most private sector finance has been channeled through privately financed independent power projects (IPP), supported by nonrecourse or limited recourse loans, with long-term power purchase agreements with the state utility or another off-taker. Between 1990 and 2014, IPPs have spread across Sub-Saharan Africa and are now present in 17 countries. Currently, there are 125 IPPs, with an overall installed capacity of 10.7 GW and investments of $24.6 billion. However, private investment could be much greater and less concentrated. South Africa alone accounts for 67 IPPs, 4.3 GW of capacity and $14.4 billion of investments; the remaining projects are concentrated in a handful of countries. The objective of this study is to evaluate the experience of IPPs and identify lessons that can help African countries attract more and better private investment. At the core of this analysis is a reflection on whether IPPs have in fact benefited Sub-Saharan Africa, and how they might be improved. The analysis is based primarily on in depth case studies, carried out in five countries, including Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania and Uganda, which not only have the most numerous but also among the most extensive experience with IPPs.

How long is Independent Power Projects in Sub-Saharan Africa?

Independent Power Projects in Sub-Saharan Africa by Anton Eberhard is 382 pages long, and a total of 96,264 words.

This makes it 129% the length of the average book. It also has 118% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Independent Power Projects in Sub-Saharan Africa Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 46 minutes to read Independent Power Projects in Sub-Saharan Africa aloud.

What Reading Level is Independent Power Projects in Sub-Saharan Africa?

Independent Power Projects in Sub-Saharan Africa is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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