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Renewable energy is overtaking traditional power projects across Africa, industry leaders say

Africa’s energy sector is rapidly shifting toward solar and wind power and battery storage as governments and investors shift away from coal and large hydropower dams

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According to ABC News’s source item, Renewable energy is overtaking traditional power projects across Africa, industry leaders say, Africa’s energy sector is rapidly shifting toward solar and wind power and battery storage as governments and investors shift away from coal and large hydropower dams

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