Solarcentury brings Africa's largest solar carport to Kenya

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UK solar firms inks second major deal in east Africa as expansion plans gather pace

Solarcentury has today announced it is to build Africa's largest solar carport, after securing a deal to install the technology at the new Garden City Mall in Kenya. The 32-acre residential, retail,...

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