A new report has shed light on the challenges and opportunities surrounding the energy transition in North Africa. Water scarcity, a lack of financing, and governance failures are identified as major hurdles to the development of renewable power in the region. Despite these obstacles, countries in North Africa are increasingly turning to sustainable energy sources to meet growing domestic demand and cater to the European Union's need for fossil-fuel alternatives. The report emphasizes the importance of water in the energy transition, particularly in the production of green hydrogen through electrolysis. Limited surface water sources in North Africa, such as the Nile and the Atlas Mountains in Morocco, highlight the region's reliance on finite groundwater resources. Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, and Tunisia are highlighted as key players in the green energy transition, leveraging their natural resources and strategic locations. However, governance, planning, and climate financing constraints challenge their progress. While countries like Egypt have made impressive strides in solar and wind energy, lessons must be learned from past mismanagement, such as in the domestic gas market. Morocco, despite lacking oil and gas reserves, initiated its energy transition early but has faced delays in meeting targets. The country aims to attract significant investments in renewable infrastructure to accelerate the shift towards renewables. Similarly, Algeria looks to renewables to meet domestic electricity consumption while maintaining foreign fossil fuel sales. Tunisia's focus on developing green energy sources is driven by its aspirations to export to the EU, leading to partnerships with countries like Italy and China to diversify renewable energy collaborations. The region's potential for solar, wind, and green hydrogen production presents opportunities for sustainable energy development, although addressing governance failures and financing challenges will be crucial.