Country
Uganda
Population
43.25 million
Energy Access
20%
People Without Electricity
34,000,000
Full transcript of Kristina's Skierka's Stakeholder Comments at the "Global stocktaking marking the completion of the UN Decade of Sustainable Energy for All to further accelerate the implementation of SDG 7 of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development - General Assembly, Sustainability Week, 78th session"
On the 54th Earth Day, Kristina Skierka of Power for All highlighted the distributed renewable energy sector's crucial role in achieving SDG 7 by improving energy access, driving economic growth, and overcoming systemic barriers to foster sustainability and equity globally.
As 2024 unfolds, the renewable energy sector reaches a pivotal moment, especially in the context of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). With the mid-point of the SDGs passed, there’s an urgent call for a surge in renewable energy to combat energy poverty and meet SDG 7’s target of universal access to sustainable and modern energy.
Despite challenges, Africa’s mini-grid sector, with highlights like Husk Power’s $43M funding, grows but still needs more global solar investment.
This year, short-term electricity storage and long-term fusion technologies are key drivers in the energy sector, with storage crucial for integrating renewables and fusion promising large-scale, carbon-free energy.