Why solar presents a bright future for East Africa

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Solar projects are springing up in every corner of the globe, and it's no surprise as this renewable power technology has proven itself at all scales. From powering individual homes to utility-scale solar parks with thousands of panels, solar generates electricity in a wide variety of applications.

This technology continues to prove its cost effectiveness for businesses, in particular as a cheaper, cleaner option to polluting diesel. A great example is Williamson Tea's solar PV system which provides approximately 30 per cent of the factory's electricity needs.