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Solar electricity in Africa: a reality

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  • van der Plas, Robert J
  • Hankins, Mark

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  • van der Plas, Robert J & Hankins, Mark, 1998. "Solar electricity in Africa: a reality," Energy Policy, Elsevier, vol. 26(4), pages 295-305, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:enepol:v:26:y:1998:i:4:p:295-305
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