Africa: Sleeping geothermal giant needs funding, policy reform

The continent has abundant solar, wind and hydro sources, but geothermal stands out as a stable, low-carbon source, says Helen Robinson, Global R&D Manager at the International Geothermal Association.

Robinson outlined several key strategies needed to accelerate geothermal adoption: Policy and regulatory reforms: Governments must streamline licensing, introduce investor-friendly policies, and provide incentives such as carbon credits and feed-in tariffs.

Cover photo: The Olkaria Geothermal Complex in Kenya