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African opportunities

Sub-Saharan solar: Africa has long been considered an emerging market for solar PV developers, and recently some impressive projects have been announced. The Africa Energy Forum this June invited leaders from many African countries to London to present their energy plans and investment opportunities. pv magazine offers a country by country insight into the most recent developments.

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Ilias Tsagas

19 Sep 2016

agascar, who also ran for the country’s presidency in 2013, offered another interesting view on doing (energy) business in Africa. Energy projects in Madagascar, she said, are awarded via the back door, while bidding rounds go on forever. The power sector in Madagascar lacks foreign investment. There are solutions, Rasolovoahangy believes, but she laid bare …

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