If you like this content follow me here Energy poverty makes living in poverty worse. In developing countries, access to modern energy sources is often limited, particularly in rural areas. According to the International Energy Agency, approximately 1.1 billion people, or 14% of the global population, do not have access to electricity[ 1 ]. In Sub-Saharan Africa, more than two-thirds of the population lacks access to electricity[ 2 ]. Lack of access to electricity limits economic development and opportunities, as it hinders businesses from operating and households from participating in the formal economy. In addition, it can have negative health…...
Power for All: Overcoming Energy Poverty
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