Africa

Cape Verde

Cape Verde

  • Target: 100% renewable energy by 2020, become a model for zero emissions on a global scale and a knowledge hub for several sub-regions.
  • Status: In progress
  • RES: Windpower
  • Implementation: Cape Verde is an island country spanning an archipelago of ...
Kasese, Uganda

Kasese, Uganda

  • Target: 100% renewable energy by 2020
  • Status: In progress
  • RES: Biomass, solar, geothermal, and micro-hydro
  • Implementation: Kasese District is located in Western Uganda. It is bordered by several protected forest reserves including Queen Elizabeth National Park and Mt. Rwenzori National Park. Only ...
Reunion

Réunion, France

  • Target: 100% renewable electricity by 2028
  • Status: In progress - Renewable energy represents 13% of the primary energy consumption.
  • RES: Main sources of electricity generation are hydropower, photovoltaics and biomass (bagasse). Photovoltaic energy represents 8% of the production. From 2011 and ...
Pretoria, Tshwane, South Africa

Tshwane, South Africa

  • Target: 50% renewable energy at community-scale by 2030, geared towards a 100% renewable energy pathway
  • Status: In progress
  • RES: Biogas from waste and solar power
  • Implementation: The City of Tshwane in South Africa has a target to reach 50% renewable energy at ...
Valley View University, Accra, Ghana

Valley View University, Accra, Ghana

  • Target: 100% renewable energy
  • Status: In progress
  • RES: Solar energy and biogas
  • Implementation: Valley View University is located in Accra, the capital of Ghana. In 2001, it became the first ecological university in Africa. An ecological master plan was the ...