m-anuska/energy-access-analysis

Analyzing electricity access trends across Sub-Saharan Africa using World Bank open data # Energy Access Analysis: Sub-Saharan Africa This project analyzes electricity access trends across Sub-Saharan Africa, focusing on markets where off-grid solar solutions have the highest potential impact — including Nigeria, Kenya, and Uganda. Using publicly available World Bank and IEA data, I examined how access to electricity has changed over time, identified regions with the largest access gaps, and explored correlations with rural population share and income levels. ## Objective To understand where off-grid/renewable energy solutions could have the greatest impact, similar to the markets served by pay-as-you-go solar companies. ## Tools Used Excel ## Chart ## Key Findings Kenya showed the strongest improvement in electricity access, rising from 42% (2016) to 67% (2024). - Uganda showed steady growth, increasing from 18% to 45% over the same period. - Nigeria lagged behind and showed inconsistent progress, even declining slightly by 2024 (33% to 24%) — suggesting it may have the greatest need for off-grid solar solutions among the three markets.