Bangladesh, Oct. 16 -- Africa stands at a crucial crossroads in its pursuit of sustainable development. With ambitions to achieve universal energy access, drive industrialization, and meet climate goals, the continent faces a daunting challenge: how to provide reliable, affordable, and clean electricity to its fast-growing population. Despite significant progress in expanding renewable capacity, many African nations remain plagued by chronic power shortages and infrastructure deficiencies. Yet, amid these challenges, one technology offers a path to both reliability and sustainability-geothermal energy.

Across Africa, the energy deficit remains staggering. More than 600 million people lack access to electricity, and even in countries with...