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Remarks by Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina President, African Development Bank Group at the launch of the Battery Energy Storage System Consortium COP 28, UAE 2 December 2023

· Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank Group (International)

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· Akinwumi Adesina Wiki · African Development Bank Group WikiRemarks by Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina President, African Development Bank Group at the launch of the Battery Energy Storage System Consortium COP 28, UAE 2 December 2023

ContextRemarks at COP28 in Dubai at the launch of a battery energy storage consortium; the African Development Bank finances Africa's development and wants reliable clean power.

Why it mattersStoring solar and wind output is presented as the missing piece for dependable African electricity.

Problems raised
  1. Renewable energy needs storage to be reliable.
  2. Africa lacks battery storage systems.
  3. Skills to run them are scarce.
Solutions proposed
  1. Launch a battery storage consortium.
  2. Provide technical assistance.
  3. Build capacity to operate and maintain systems.
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