kotrotsiosgeorge-coder/Energy-Transition_Electricity-Losses-Africa

Energy policy and market analysis focused on electricity system losses in Sub-Saharan Africa. Explores technical vs commercial losses, behavioral drivers, investor risk, subsidies, and decarbonization challenges using IFC, IEA, and World Bank insights. Connects losses to financial stability, energy poverty, and sustainability outcomes. # Electricity System Losses in Sub-Saharan Africa This project analyzes electricity system losses in Sub-Saharan Africa within the context of the energy transition, market reform, investment risk, and sustainability. --- ## 📄 Report Full paper included: - `Energy_Transition_Electricity_Losses_Africa.pdf` --- ## 🔍 Focus Areas - Technical vs Commercial losses (ATC&C) - Loss measurement, AMI & smart metering - Financial impacts & investor confidence - Power sector reform & privatization - Government subsidies & solvency risk - Impact on decarbonization & climate targets - Social welfare & energy poverty implications --- ## 🧠 Theoretical Perspective The analysis links: - Behavioral Theory of Reasoned Action (TRA) - Market structure & private participation - Policy and governance challenges - Sustainability and transition frameworks --- ## 🎯 Key Insight Electricity losses in Sub-Saharan Africa are not only a technical failure—they are deeply connected to consumer behavior, institutional reliability, financial stability, and decarbonization efforts. --- ## 👨‍💻 Authors Group coursework — Energy Industry in Transition