The global shift to the use of renewable energy is gaining momentum. This is after European countries were forced to accelerate their renewable energy capacity when Russia’s invasion of Ukraine sparked a global energy crisis.

According to the European, Electricity Review published last month by energy think tank Ember, wind and solar generated a record fifth (22 percent) of EU electricity in 2022, for the first-time overtaking fossil gas (20 percent).

...Mohamed Adow, Climate justice advocate and director of energy and climate think-tank, Power Shift Africa said it has been clear from the start that the dash for African gas is superficial, and Europe has known this all along.