Discussion | The future of renewable energy in Africa

JOHANNESBURG - Africa led the way in adopting cellphone and wireless technology. This was due to a lack of landline infrastructure.

A lack of electricity infrastructure may just make it easier for the continent to adopt clean energy.

WATCH | Renewable energy punted as solution to power crisis

PWC says the future of African energy lies in low-carbon technologies, but there's still a need fossil fuels.

PWC South Africa’s energy expert, Martin Solomon, says there is an opportunity for South Africa to collaborate with nearby countries to introduce renewable energy that can be used in electricity production.