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One step at a time … is not enough in Africa

The African continent often generates impressive solar news and offers new angles on renewable energy systems and integration. The 21st Africa Energy Forum, held between June 11 and 14 in Lisbon, explored the various ways in which solar is being rolled out across the continent. pv magazine offers a country-by-country review of some of the Sub-Saharan markets discussed at the event.

By

Ilias Tsagas

05 Jul 2019

The 21st Africa Energy Forum took place in Lisbon from June 11 to 14. | Image: EnergyNet

The following markets are presented to depict the dynamics of solar across the African continent. The selection aims to offer variety: small and big markets, resource-rich and resource-poor states, and oversupplied versus undersupplied. The issues being met in these markets are common to many African countries, although the local culture of doing business varies widely …

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