Dual optimization of photovoltaic resources and demand in Africa
Solar energy reserves account for 40% of the world's total, and the Sahara region has an average annual sunshine of over 2500 hours, with significantly higher electricity generation per unit area than other regions.
570 million people south of the Sahara are without electricity, accounting for over 80% of the global population; By 2030, there will still be hundreds of millions of people without electricity, and there is an urgent need for off grid and microgrids.
The cost of traditional diesel power generation is high, but photovoltaic and energy storage can be reduced to one-third of it, with significant economic benefits.