20211014-IRENA-Africa_Clean_Energy_Corridor_Analysis_of_Infrastructure_for_Renewable_Power_in_Eastern_and_Southern_Africa_80页_4mb

报告摘要

Africa has significant renewable energy potential, with hydropower being the primary resource.
Power pools EAPP and SAPP support regional co-operation but face challenges in data availability and institutional capacity.
Key priorities include renewable energy zoning, coordinated planning, and enabling mechanisms like harmonized regulations.
Critical transmission gaps limit cross-border energy trade, requiring targeted infrastructure projects and public-private partnerships.
Capacity building in planning, operations, and project development is essential for sustainable renewable energy integration.

ACEC aims to accelerate renewable energy development aligned with PIDA.
Zoning high-potential areas for various renewable technologies is crucial.
Planning processes must balance national and regional interests, considering economic, environmental, and social factors.
National policies, regulatory harmonization, and risk mitigation are needed to attract investment.

EAPP is at an early operational stage; SAPP is more advanced.
SAPP's role can improve by enhancing regional planning and market mechanisms.
Both pools need specialized skills for integrated system planning and effective grid operation.

Current generation capacity is predominantly thermal-based, with limited renewable deployment.
Transmission constraints constrain regional power trade, with limited modern grid infrastructure.
Load forecasts suggest significant growth, but universal access targets may not align.

Hydropower potential is underutilized (Ethiopia: ~3%, DRC: ~2%).
Non-hydropower renewable potential is orders of magnitude greater, requiring detailed assessment.
Priority projects are mainly hydropower, though renewable technology expansion is recommended.

Traditional state-dominated financing models are insufficient for merchant projects.
Privatization and public-private partnerships have shown success in other regions.
Market structures, risk mitigation, and R&D are needed to lower costs and integration barriers.

Strengthening regional regulatory bodies like RERA and IRB is essential for policy harmonization.
National institutions must develop specialized capacities for renewable energy promotion.
Improving incentive structures and dispute resolution mechanisms will build investor confidence.

Readiness for ACEC is uneven, with regional co-operation still needing formalization.
Transmission infrastructure requires significant upgrades to support renewable deployment.
Institutional capacity and policy frameworks need strengthening for effective implementation.
Specific recommendations include standardizing data, promoting market mechanisms, and investing in human resources.

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