Focus Africa
Could solar be the answer to Africa’s limited electricity supply?
Innovators at Viva Tech 2019 made the case for this power – affordable in a market where energy is needed to drive economic development.
The technology conference hosted in Paris, France (16-18 May), attracted 13,000 participants, showcasing innovations that would solve various problems. Creating alternative sources of energy and means of transport took center stage.
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Ugandans manufacture low-energy consumption computers
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Atmospheric generator brings safe water to drought hit-Kenyans
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Solar electric tricycle gives Zimbabwean women a lift
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In Rwanda, drones used to boost pig breeding
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In energy-starved South Africa, whites-only town basks in solar power
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Workers clean up Paris canal, retrieve bikes and flat-screen TV