Renewable energy country attractiveness index 2015
As India sets ambitious targets and turns the handle on market reform to attract foreign investment, opportunities in Sub-Saharan Africa are being unlocked as public and private sectors work together to break down barriers. This issue’s special features explore the dynamics of the energy revolutions currently underway in India and Sub-Saharan Africa. While facing their own unique challenges and opportunities, key themes emerging in both markets include the need for public-private sector collaboration to identify and overcome project and investment barriers, and the need for significant volumes of capital to accelerate the electrification agenda. With indications that there is already a substantial supply of capital eager to flow into these growth markets, investors and developers will need to compete effectively and establish a tangible presence in the market.