Africa's renewable energy transition is most often framed in terms of capital: how much has been committed, how much more is needed, and what financing structures might bridge the gap. That framing captures part of the picture. What it leaves out is the operational reality that follows financial commitment. Capital secures a development, but execution determines whether energy is actually delivered.

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Billions pledged for Africa’s clean energy transition are failing to translate into projects on the ground as high financing costs deter investors