Routledge - Electric Capitalism: Recolonising Africa on the Grid

Explore the complex relationship between energy access and economic development in Africa. While the continent remains the most under-supplied region globally for electricity, its economies are deeply dependent on power. This book addresses the massive inequalities within the sector, where industrial sectors enjoy cheap power while over 80 percent of the population lacks grid access. Through the lens of electric capitalism, this work examines why these disparities are so pronounced on the African continent. It offers an innovative theoretical framework to help readers understand how electricity and capitalism function together in this specific geographic context. This is an essential resource for anyone studying the intersection of energy policy, economics, and social inequality in developing regions.