Climate Action 2011-2012

A typical hydrogen fuel cell.
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existing energy defiCits and
diffiCulties
Many positive outcomes are possible, if the right policy
options are adopted. Africa is extremely rich in renewable
resources, which could benefit most of its people in a
relatively short time – if exploited in an effective, clean and
renewable manner. However, African governments have
been unable to do this. More than 80 per cent of Africa’s
one billion people are without electricity. In some countries,
as little as five per cent of the population have direct access to
electricity. The proportion of people with electricity is lower
in Africa than any other continent.
aie plC – putting afriCa on the
path to reCovery
African International Energy PLC (AIE PLC) is an
international energy and electricity generation company, with
a strong focus on providing reliable revolutionary energy
solutions to the African market. With offices in London and
Johannesburg, AIE PLC maintains close ties with investors,
while remaining connected to ongoing electricity and energy
projects in African countries.
harnessing afriCa’s eleCtriCity and
energy potential
Future energy and electricity demands must have less impact
on the climate and environment, and with a minimal burden
on struggling regional economies. Our company endeavours
to research and utilise the most effective electricity and
energy solutions, given growing environmental concerns and
economic restraints.
our energy solutions
AIE PLC’s electricity generation and energy solutions for
Africa will be delivered through effective and skilful use of a
variety of conventional and renewable technologies, with an
interest in developing fuel cell technologies and an array of
renewables such as wind, solar and hydro-electric power. We
will also look to develop coal gasification and turn it into a
viable green energy solution.
Our company’s involvement with electricity generation
and development of the electricity infrastructure will proudly
identify us with the clean energy movement. AIE PLC is the
sensible and responsible way forward, and is ready to help
Africa join international efforts to reduce GHGs, to reduce
poverty, and to increase regional economic growth.
Aldworth Mbalati, Director
African International Energy plc
2nd Floor West Tower, Nelson Mandela Square, Maude Street
PO Box 785553, Sandton 2146, Johannesburg, South Africa
Tel: +27 (0)11 881 5695 | Fax: +27 (0)11 881 5611
Email: aldworth@aie-plc.com | Web: www.aie-plc.com
Thames House
Portsmouth Road, Esher, Surrey KT10 9AD, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1372 465330
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