African experts call for investments in decentralized energy systems to spur green growth

STORY: African experts call for investments in decentralized energy systems to spur green growth DATELINE: Sept. 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:17 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the climate change week conference 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): OLUFUNSO SOMORIN, Regional principal officer of climate change and green growth at the African Development Bank (AfDB) 3. various of the climate change week conference 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): DAN KITHINJI MARANGU, Director of renewable energy in Kenya's Ministry of Energy and Petroleum 5. various of scientists at the climate change week conference STORYLINE: African countries should invest in decentralized energy systems like mini-hydropower and solar plants to ensure off-grid communities have access to low-carbon electricity for lighting and cooking, experts said Thursday during the Africa Climate Week held in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital. Targeted investments in small-scale renewable energy projects will help electrify Africa's marginalized com