4th - 10th May 2008
Powering up
Africa's energy resources are plentiful yet it accounts for just a small percentage of global energy consumption.
In this week of special programming we focus on Africa's energy requirements and the different energy sources available on the continent.
We ask how these sources can best be exploited to provide enough affordable power to reach every African, and put an end to the power shortages and black-outs that many people around the continent currently endure. Pete Lewenstein sets the scene.
Energy provision is vital to the development of Africa and each day this week we will focus on an individual type of energy source and consider the issues that surround the exploitation of its potential.
Monday - Fossil fuels
Tuesday - Solar energy
Wednesday - Hydro & wind power
Thursday - Bio-fuels
Friday - Nuclear power
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