This is the astonishing potential of Africa's wind power
Africa possesses a technical wind potential of almost 180,000 terawatt hours (TWh) per year. Image: REUTERS/Mike Hutchings
Sean Whittaker
Professional engineer and Principal Renewable Energy Specialist, International Finance CorporationLinda Munyengeterwa
Regional Industry Director, Middle East & Africa at the International Finance Corporation (IFC)
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