Electricity generation from renewable energy sources in Africa has been increasing. As of 2021, the total electricity output from renewables on the continent reached 191 terawatt hours - more than double the energy generated in 2000. Rich in resources, Africa's electricity production from renewables has been mainly driven by hydropower. However, the use of other renewable energy sources has also grown. For instance, electricity output from wind expanded from 2.4 terawatt hours to 17 terawatt hours in the last two decades.
Electricity generation from renewables in Africa from 2010 to 2021, by energy source
(in terawatt hours)
Profit from the additional features of your individual account
Currently, you are using a shared account. To use individual functions (e.g., mark statistics as favourites, set
statistic alerts) please log in with your personal account.
If you are an admin, please authenticate by logging in again.
Learn more about how Statista can support your business.
EIA. (November 15, 2022). Electricity generation from renewables in Africa from 2010 to 2021, by energy source (in terawatt hours) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 25, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1276105/renewable-electricity-generation-in-africa-by-source/
EIA. "Electricity generation from renewables in Africa from 2010 to 2021, by energy source (in terawatt hours)." Chart. November 15, 2022. Statista. Accessed December 25, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1276105/renewable-electricity-generation-in-africa-by-source/
EIA. (2022). Electricity generation from renewables in Africa from 2010 to 2021, by energy source (in terawatt hours). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 25, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1276105/renewable-electricity-generation-in-africa-by-source/
EIA. "Electricity Generation from Renewables in Africa from 2010 to 2021, by Energy Source (in Terawatt Hours)." Statista, Statista Inc., 15 Nov 2022, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1276105/renewable-electricity-generation-in-africa-by-source/
EIA, Electricity generation from renewables in Africa from 2010 to 2021, by energy source (in terawatt hours) Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1276105/renewable-electricity-generation-in-africa-by-source/ (last visited December 25, 2024)
Electricity generation from renewables in Africa from 2010 to 2021, by energy source (in terawatt hours) [Graph], EIA, November 15, 2022. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1276105/renewable-electricity-generation-in-africa-by-source/
