Access to Sustainable Energy Remains a Global Challenge
Despite strides in energy access, challenges persist in achieving Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG 7) of ensuring universal access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy by 2030.
Sub-Saharan Africa Faces Disproportionate Burden
Sub-Saharan Africa bears a significant burden of the energy access gap, with over 560 million people living without electricity and 970 million lacking access to clean cooking.
Renewable Energy Expansion Continues
The report highlights encouraging progress in renewable energy, which accounts for over 30% of global electricity consumption and has reached a record of 544 watts per person globally.
Financial Flows and Efficiency Need Boost
International public financial flows supporting clean energy in developing countries increased slightly, but energy efficiency improvements remain insufficient.
Urgency and Action Required
The report emphasizes the need for urgent and scaled-up action to achieve SDG 7, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa, where progress has slowed.
Diversifying Clean Cooking Solutions
Electric cooking, bioethanol, and biogas are gaining traction as scalable renewable energy cooking solutions.
Affordability and Financing Constraints
Affordability remains a major obstacle, and financial constraints are hindering progress in the poorest countries.
