African leaders seek investments in ailing grid infrastructure to achieve energy goals

The poor state of many networks across Africa is slowing growth in renewable electricity provision, while off-grid solar may be faster and cheaper for rural areas
Workers walk near power lines connecting pylons of high-tension electricity from the power substation at the Lake Turkana Wind Power project (LTWP) in Loiyangalani district, Marsabit County, northern Kenya, September 4, 2018. African leaders seek investments to achieve energy goals

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