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In the vast, sun-drenched landscapes of Sub-Saharan Africa, a profound shift is underway, one that could rewrite the continent’s development story. More than 666 million people worldwide still live without electricity, and this region bears the brunt of that deficit, with 18 of the 20 countries facing the widest access gaps.
Without urgent acceleration, the UN goal of universal energy access by 2030 may slip away. Yet the challenge also presents an opportunity: decentralised, community-led clean energy can deliver not only power, but lasting economic transformation and climate resilience.
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