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==Renewable energy resources==
{{See also|Renewable energy}}
Hydro-electricHydroelectric, wind and solar power all derive their energy from the Sun. The Sun emits more energy in one second (3.827 × 10<sup>26</sup> J) than is available in all of the fossil fuels present on earth (3.9 × 10<sup>22</sup> J),<ref>Wikipedia article on [[orders of magnitude (energy)]]</ref> and therefore has the potential to provide all of our current and future global energy requirements. Since solar energy production has no direct emissions and does not require refueling, African nations can protect their people, their environment, and their future economic development by using renewable energy sources<ref>[http://srb.stanford.edu/nur/GP200A%20Papers/zane_jobe_paper.pdf Alternative energy sources for electricity generation: Their 'energy effectiveness' and their viability for undeveloped and developing countries] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070613203925/http://srb.stanford.edu/nur/GP200A%20Papers/zane_jobe_paper.pdf |date=13 June 2007 }}, Jobe Z. (2006)</ref> To this end they have a number of possible options.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://en.civilg8.ru/1226.php|title=Africa urged to reap its alternative energy|website=en.civilg8.ru|access-date=2 April 2019}}</ref>
===Solar resources===
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