India, April 16 -- Africa's transition toward sustainable energy is advancing, led by gradual expansion in renewable energy, but the shift remains structurally weak and uneven, according to the Africa Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG7) Report 2025 prepared by the African Energy Commission (AFREC).

Renewable energy accounts for about 69 per cent of total final energy consumption across the continent, a figure that appears strong but is largely driven by traditional biomass such as wood and charcoal rather than modern clean energy systems. Modern renewables, including solar, wind, hydropower and geothermal, contribute only 2-3 per cent of total consumption, highlighting a major structural gap in Africa's energy transition.

The report i...