Solarcentury debuts Africa's largest solar carport

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Solar panels are expected to cut carbon emissions by around 18,750 tonnes over their lifetime

The largest solar PV carport in Africa was unveiled this week at a shopping centre in Kenya. The solar system is located on the roof of a car park at Garden City Mall in Nairobi, after the panels were...

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