Ojong, Nathanael2024-06-042024-06-042024-05Ojong, N. (2024). Solar Power and the Struggle for Electrification in Africa. Current History, 123(853), 175-180. https://doi.org/10.1525/curh.2024.123.853.1751944-785Xhttps://doi.org/10.1525/curh.2024.123.853.175https://hdl.handle.net/10315/42067This article is published under Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 licence.Off-grid solar technologies have emerged as one of the remedies to Africa’s severe lack of access to electricity. Evidence from Ghana, Malawi, Tanzania, and Kenya suggests that these systems positively affect income generation, education, health, and safety and security. Despite its potential, off-grid solar power’s technical limitations, combined with concerns about durability and environmental impact, underscore the need for more comprehensive solutions. Addressing Africa’s electrification crisis requires a multifaceted approach involving collaboration among various stakeholders to ensure sustainable, reliable, and inclusive energy access.enAttribution 4.0 InternationalAfricaSolar powerOff-grid solar technologiesRenewable energySustainabilityElectrificationArticle