This policy brief highlights three critical
energy technologies driving Africa’s
just energy transition: e-mobility,
decentralised solar systems, and
e-waste and second-life batteries
(SLBs). These innovations offer practical,
scalable solutions to decarbonise
transport, expand rural electrification,
and support circular energy systems.
Policy, regulatory and infrastructural
barriers persist however, particularly
around EV integration, off-grid solar
deployment, and e-waste management.
Drawing on SESA insights and global
benchmarks (World Bank Group, 2025)
this analysis outlines the enablers
needed to unlock sustainable energy
solutions that are inclusive, affordable,
and climate resilient.