Solar power is the future in Africa
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Africa will lead the world's cleanest economic revolution, says report

According to a prediction by the International Energy Agency, Africa is going to experience a boom in solar energy generation. This energy will be used to power the urbanization that is expected to take place on the continent over the course of the next 20 years. Although some fossil fuels will still be required to power heavy industries, new homes are expected to be primarily solar-powered.

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Fri Nov 08 - Guardian

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