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Could solar be the answer to Africa’s limited electricity supply?
Innovators at Viva Tech 2019 made the case for this power – affordable in a market where energy is needed to drive economic development.
The technology conference hosted in Paris, France (16-18 May), attracted 13,000 participants, showcasing innovations that would solve various problems. Creating alternative sources of energy and means of transport took center stage.
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