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, and the drop in the price of solar electricity coupled with better storage options, have changed the equation completely.: This well-established technology is already common in rural communities, and was adopted by many households and businesses during the earlier waves of power cuts. But the diesel option isn't cheap and fuel is subject to price fluctuations. On top of this generators require maintenance, they tend to be noisy and they emit fumes.
The initial impetus for the grand move to solar rooftop has been provided by large enterprises with the financial capacity to invest in what amounts to . These include mines, factories, shopping malls and agricultural estates. These enterprises expect to recover their investment costs in just a few years.Exiting the grid, or not
While it's possible in theory to install enough solar panels and battery storage to see a household through a week without sunshine, this is still far from a financially optimal solution.Get the latest in African news delivered straight to your inbox
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