Energy in Africa - Policy, Management and Sustainability

Bringing together conceptual, theoretical and evidence-based contributions from a diverse set of experts, this book provides a comprehensive analysis of energy in Africa, from a management perspective. Taking a closer look at the global energy environment and security in developing areas of the region, the authors discuss the significance of energy policy to the socio-economic growth of the continent. This important book tackles the challenge of ensuring sustainability in Africa and focuses on both fossil fuels and renewable energy. Essential reading for researchers interested in energy management, sustainability, and energy policy, this noteworthy collection of interdisciplinary contributions provides examples of effective energy management in Africa.

Sola Adesola is a Senior Lecturer in International Organisations and Corporate and Business Law in the Oxford Brookes Business School at Oxford Brookes University, having previously held research positions in manufacturing management at Cranfield University, UK. Sola is Director of Studies in energy policy, entrepreneurship and university interaction. She has published widely in peer-reviewed journals and conferences including International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy.

Feargal Brennan is Director of the Offshore Engineering Institute at the University of Strathclyde, UK, having previously held senior positions at Cranfield University and University College London.  Feargal is a leading authority on the integrity of offshore oil and gas structures and the development of offshore renewables including wind, wave, and tidal stream. He has published over 150 papers in peer-reviewed journals and conferences.