Role of Independent Power Producers in Africa

Africa has gone through economic and urban transformation for which demand for sustainable power has been on the rise. The aim of the research article is to explore the role of independent power producers in Africa. The secondary data collection is done by selecting 6 articles from 2016-2024. The research article concludes that IPPs are credible in as far as capacity expansion and development of renewable energy is concerned though such an endeavor requires sound regulations, planning, and competitive investment environments. It is recommended that the government should focus on robust regulatory frameworks, replication of successful IPP models in Africa, incentivizing adoption of renewable energy, strengthening PPP (Public Private Partnership) and tailoring IPP strategies to local context for ensuring sustainable generation of electricity in Africa.