Advancing energy democracy and citizenship in Africa
From policy goals to community-driven empowerment in energy transition
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 8252861 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Pius Gamette (0000-0002-3448-3966), Eric Shynada Loglo (0009-0009-1028-9630), Francis Tawiah Anaisie (0009-0008-7792-2691), Tekla Szép (0000-0001-9985-1881) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Volume | 5 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 3-26 |
| Publication date | 2026-03-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Progress in Environmental Geography (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2753-9687 • E-ISSN: 2753-9687 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/27539687251403498 |
| OpenAlex | W4416952639 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 59 |
This study reviews the development of energy citizenship and democracy in Africa. Utilizing the PRISMA approach, 441 records were identified and finally twenty-seven studies were the subject of a comprehensive literature review. Household renewable energy consumption, energy communities, energy transition movements, and energy policy are the four main categories determined by the investigation. Empirical findings indicate that decentralized systems greatly increase access to power in rural and off-grid areas, particularly in East and Sub-Saharan Africa. However, such systems are hindered by low local capacity, a shortage of spare parts, costly initial expenses and unsuitable designs. Energy communities function as solutions driven by citizens, and inclusive energy policies could boost legitimacy and facilitate Africa's shift to renewable energy
Citizenship · Empowerment · Energy (signal processing · Energy policy · Energy poverty · Energy transition · Function (biology · Legitimacy · Renewable energy · Energy and Environment Impacts · Social Acceptance of Renewable Energy · Sustainability and Climate Change Governance
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