摘要
THERE is a direct link between economic growth and electricity supply, economists often say. In Africa, where only two in every 10 households are connected to electricity, the problem of power shortage is an historical reality. A recent World Bank bulletin on energy reported the power sector on the continent is underdeveloped in gen- eration, access and attendant installations, The result is a stunted GDP growth and low attraction for investors. In an analysis in February, energy specialists at global investment consulting firm McKinsey ＆ Company projected Sub-Saharan Africa will consume about 1,600 terawatt hours of electricity by 2040. This is four times the consumption in 2010, raising the current per-capita consumption by more than six-fold.
THERE is a direct link between economic growth and electricity supply, economists often say. In Africa, where only two in every 10 households are connected to electricity, the problem of power shortage is an historical reality. A recent World Bank bulletin on energy reported the power sector on the continent is underdeveloped in gen- eration, access and attendant installations, The result is a stunted GDP growth and low attraction for investors. In an analysis in February, energy specialists at global investment consulting firm McKinsey ＆ Company projected Sub-Saharan Africa will consume about 1,600 terawatt hours of electricity by 2040. This is four times the consumption in 2010, raising the current per-capita consumption by more than six-fold.
