MODULE 1: OVERVIEW OF RENEWABLE ENERGY AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY
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앫 Promotion of energy efficiency in Africa can help in arresting environmental degradation such as deforestation and associated soil erosion caused by charcoal production; indoor air pollution caused by use of traditional biomass; and local air pollution associated with thermal electricity generation.
앫 In addition, the climate change benefits accrued from energy efficiency investments can attract CDM-related financing.
Presentation/suggested discussion topics
Presentation: INTRODUCTION – Module 1: Overview of renewable energy and energy efficiency Suggested discussion topics: 1.
What are the main renewable energy sources present in your country? How could these resources be utilized and what are the barriers to this occurring?
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In your opinion what is the level of energy efficiency in your country? What kind of programmes/policies/regulations could promote greater efficiency in your country?
REFERENCES ADB (1996), Environmental Impacts of Renewable Energy Systems in Africa, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire: African Development Bank (ADB). AFREPREN (2001), AFREPREN Occasional paper No. 5: Power Sector Reform in Africa– Proceedings of a Regional Policy Seminar, Nairobi, AFREPREN. AFREPREN (2004), African Energy Data and Terminology Handbook: Year 2003-2004 Edition, Nairobi, AFREPREN.