This is not a big news story. Yet, behind the story is an important emerging trend. Renewable energy can shake up the balance of power in the world. Many developing countries have plenty of sun which they can harvest and export energy to rich countries. Ten days ago we wrote in The Optimist Daily about how a ‘supergrid’ connecting Europe to northern Africa can help both regions reach near 100 percent renewable energy capacity. Renewable energy will make the world a more fair place.
UNEP: Export of solar energy could earn Ghana $38 million yearly
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