Hybrid solutions key for Africa’s energy growth

Solar photovoltaic (PV) hybrid technology is fast becoming a cost- and energy efficient solution for remote locations throughout sub-Saharan Africa. There is huge demand for electricity across the continent; however, poor and unreliable grid infrastructure is becoming a major challenge for quality electricity supply, said renewable power supply manufacturer and engineering and procurement contractor juwi Renewable Energies business development manager Monya Bassingthwaighte at the PowerGen Africa conference, in Sandton, on Wednesday.