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The African Development Bank (AfDB) could increase funding to Egypt for solar projects as part of an initiative to develop the Sahara\u2019s solar generation capacity, the local press reported<\/a>. Bank VP Wale Shonibare said that Egypt had an important role to play in the project, which aims to see the construction of 10 GW-worth of solar plants in the Sahara, capable of providing electricity to 250 mn people.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The African Development Bank (AfDB) could increase funding to Egypt for solar projects as part of an initiative to develop the Sahara\u2019s solar generation capacity, the local press reported. 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