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Policy dialogue on Renewable Generation and Regional Power Trade in Africa: Regional Institutions of African Power Pools

The brief is the reading material for session 2 of the policy dialogue. This technical note briefly analyses the regional institutions of three African power pools: The Southern African Power Pool (SAPP), the Western African Power Pool (WAPP), and the Eastern African Power Pool (EAPP). For the three power pools, we examine the institutional foundations, governance structure, authority, and supporting institutions. Finally, we conclude withthequestion of how regional integration and institutional differences have shaped the development of these various power pools.

Resource Title: Policy dialogue on Renewable Generation and Regional Power Trade in Africa: Regional Institutions of African Power Pools
Resource type:
ASR Position Papers ASR Reports ASR Policy Briefs ASR Online Events External Reports External Position Papers and Policy Briefs
Country: Africa
Knowledge Pillar: Electricity Markets - Regional Integration – Transmission
Publication Year: 2023
Author(s):
Mohamed A.Eltahir Elabbas, IIT Comillas University.
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