For renewable energy researchers in Europe, now is the time to look closely at what is happening with waste in Africa. The estimated electricity production from the total waste generated in Africa could reach 122.2 TWh in 2025, reports the European Commission Joint Research Centre (JRC). This kind of “found energy” is particularly important in a continent where almost 900 million people don’t even have access to grid-distributed electricity. The JRC researchers say this estimated…
Urban waste In Africa offers large source of electricity
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