How can we ensure everyone has access to reliable and affordable electricity?
Jun 20, 2016, 01:38 PM
Having access to reliable and affordable electricity has a transformative effect on people's lives. It means families can light homes and businesses can grow and create jobs.
It's an important issue and one that is covered in the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals. But, with around two billion people in the world without access to reliable power, achieving it comes with challenges.
In this podcast, we hear from people working in various areas of the energy sector in developing countries to find out how these challenges can be navigated. From large scale energy generation and distribution, to off-grid renewable technology. We speak to:
- Christine Eibs Singer from Power for All - a campaign to deliver universal energy access before 2030 through decentralised renewables.
- Henry Aszklar, CEO of Globeleq - a large energy generation business in Africa
- Selestino Babungi, Managing Director of Umeme - Uganda's national electricity distribution company