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Solar power and economic opportunity in Ghana

Graham Watson

9th February 2019

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Ghanaians are already relatively well-served in terms of electricity; however, for those people without access to the existing electricity network, solar mini-grid have provided an unusual way of bring electricity to the poorest members of society, significantly enhancing their quality of life, allowing them to run their businesses for longer, boosting both incomes and development.

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Graham Watson

Graham Watson has taught Economics for over twenty years. He contributes to Tutor2U, reads voraciously and is interested in all aspects of Teaching and Learning.

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