Hydroelectricity power project and policy for Sub Saharan Africa

Authors

  • Yusheng Gao

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54097/gwhqbg46

Keywords:

Sub-Saharan Africa, Hydropower advantage and disadvantage, policy.

Abstract

As the development of renewable energy, more and more people realize that renewable energy is a good way to solve the global warming and decrease using chemical fuel but provide enough energy at the same time, especially for those countries which did not have enough resources to provide energy. This paper purpose is to help people in Sub-Saharan Africa have access to electricity using the hydroelectric power project. Although Sub-Saharan Africa has various resources, its industry is not developed, leading these resources cannot transfer energy. This paper analysis the advantages and disadvantages of hydroelectric power project for Sub-Saharan Africa, and find the way called chain to solve contracting problems. Research found that hydroelectric power project may have bad influence on environment, even worse in global warming. But can provide much electricity for countries which is more important during this time for Sub-Saharan Africa.

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Published

27-02-2024

How to Cite

Gao, Y. (2024). Hydroelectricity power project and policy for Sub Saharan Africa. Highlights in Science, Engineering and Technology, 83, 597-602. https://doi.org/10.54097/gwhqbg46