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Focus on Natural Resources and the
Environment (NRE) energy research Addressing the energy challenges
of Africa
Africa faces major challenges in the supply, distribution and consumption of energy. The security
of energy supply, in general, has received top priority due to the escalating prices of hydrocarbon
fuels. In terms of distribution many communities still lack access to modern energy. The intensity
of the energy used is a further concern, as are the emissions from burning fossil fuels. These
challenges beckon R&D into alternative energy value chains to assess, demonstrate and identify
the most sustainable options, and future, for Africa.
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