Featured in All in the chemistry – 02-2013

PV expansion powers growth creation

Africa: Overall economic growth on the continent for 2012 through 2013 is projected to reach 4.8% with some countries likely to hit the 6% mark. These figures are raising hopes of expanded investment in the nascent solar PV sector and the creation of green collar jobs.

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pv magazine

11 Feb 2013

An anticipated growth in investment in solar PV, among other renewable technologies, is expected to help Africa. Of a population of one billion people, 630 million have no access to electricity, and renewable energy is also seen as a way to tackle the challenges of high unemployment and poverty levels. Analysts are predicting increased economic …

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