ABSTRACT
Sub-Saharan Africa is in short supply of electricity. Even in 2019 and in the foreseeable future, the region’s power sector is significantly underdeveloped at energy access, installed capacity or overall consumption. In effect, almost 600 million people in sub-Saharan Africa lack access to electricity. Electricity access is limited and substantially confined to the urban areas; even then, power utilities are struggling to expand access and improve reliability of their supply. The electrification rates of public institutions like schools and health centres, and water pumping and irrigation facilities are also low. Renewable energy resources are widely available and should be exploited. Off-grid solar energy products offer a better solution for reasons which include the following: With advancement in solar technologies, stand-alone off-grid solar now has the potential to provide electricity access in sub-Saharan Africa, especially for, consumers who are far from the grid network.
