Frost & Sullivan: Power Infrastructure Development Set to Diversify
East Africa's Energy Mix from Current Dependence on Hydro
Government prioritisation of energy offers opportunities for foreign
investment and cross-border electricity trade expansion
CAPE TOWN, South Africa, Feb. 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --Power
infrastructure in the East African countries of Uganda, Kenya,
Tanzania and Rwanda is inherently connected to its economic growth. As
urbanisation and industrialisation fuel the need for electricity in
cities, government focus on energy development will provide a platform
for both private and public sector participants to contribute.
Moreover, it is expected that the energy mix in East Africa will
diversify from its predominant dependence on hydro, affording
additional opportunities for power infrastructure advancement.
New analysis from Frost & Sullivan (http://www.energy.frost.com),
Power Infrastructure Tracker in East Africa, finds that the demand for
electricity in East Africa is expected to grow at approximately 5.3
percent per year till 2020. To meet these requirements, generation
capacity would have to increase by 37.7 percent in Uganda, 96.4
percent in Kenya, 75.3 percent in Tanzania and 115 percent in Rwanda.
Large gas finds have placed East Africa on the map as a major
participant in the world gas market. However, limited regulatory and
institutional capacity, shortcomings in technical capacity and
political risks are slowing down improvements in power infrastructure.
The challenge is compounded by the lack of local skills and resources.
The need for external contractors and consultants to work on
infrastructure projects will also escalate costs. Hence, foreign
investments in the East African energy sector will be vital to
establish a platform for skills growth and knowledge transfer.
"In light of the significant investments needed over the next eight
years, the power infrastructure segment is dependent on the private
sector," saidFrost & Sullivan Energy and Environmental Research
Analyst Joanita Roos. "The government, in conjunction with development
partners, must build a more favourable business environment to
facilitate growth."
It is crucial for global investors to understand the unique
opportunities and challenges of the individual countries in the
region; East Africa has the lowest access to electrical power and
smallest per capita generation compared to all other sub-regions on
the continent. While gas development plans, financing for
infrastructure and international partnership is critical for
successful development of the power sector, returns will be slow.
"Focus on intraregional energy and trade integration will help reduce
costs and ensure greater reliability and sustainability of power
supply," noted Roos. "If strong cross-border interconnectors develop
to enable consistent power flows across the region, Rwanda, Uganda and
Tanzania can make a mark as net exporters of electricity."
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city, state and country.
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