China in Sub-Saharan Africa

Loans to Africa have been driven by China’s policy banks in support for coal and hydropower, but a more diverse cast of creditors could steer support towards greener ventures. This transformation accelerated around 2015, when Chinese policy narratives signalled a wider strategic steering towards more diversified investment approches.
Source: Xinhua/Kepseu
Addressing Africa’s energy poverty requires a systematic and multi-level strategy. While Chinese stakeholders, such as development finance institutions and companies, can play a role in advancing these efforts, their contributions must be carefully structured to avoid placing additional debt burdens on the continent.
In Kenya, purchasing a new Chinese EV remains out of reach for many. Nonetheless, innovative entrepreneurs are developing solutions to help bridge the gap and enable the transition from costly ICE vehicles.
Kenya’s taxi market is predominantly made up of secondhand fossil fuel-powered vehicles, each emitting approximately 20 kilograms of carbon dioxide per 100 kilometers. Replacing fuel-powered cars with EVs will systematically upgrade the country’s green transport operations.
E-Waste...a mountain of solar batteries backed with concrete, sand, glass and other matter. @FairPlanet
By just looking at a picture sent to his iPhone of a large solar battery, Phillip December could tell why his client was having problems with his solar system. “The battery is fake. Get another one if you can,” he wrote.
The Nigerian government has secured a commitment for the establishment of a world-class mini-grid simulation and technical standardization centre in a significant outcome of the presidential visit to china. The simulation centre will feature advanced simulation laboratories equipped with cutting-edge simulation technologies.