Botswana taps into US solar technology

Wednesday, August 08, 2012

One of the world's biggest producers of solar power, the United States, has offered Botswana a boost into large scale generation, through the use of cutting-edge technology being developed and adopted in the world economic giant.

A high ranking member of President Barack Obama's administration recently committed the US' assistance to ensuring that the estimated 3,200 hours of sunshine that Botswana receives each year translate into electricity, jobs and development.

In an exclusive interview, the US under secretary for economic growth, energy and the environment, Robert Hormats, told Mmegi Business the US would invite a group of Botswana solar sector stakeholders to a trade fair in Atlanta next month to see the latest technology at work.

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Botswana taps into US solar technology

One of the world's biggest producers of solar power, the United States, has offered Botswana a boost into large scale generation, through the use of cutting-edge technology being developed and adopted in the world economic giant.

Couple arrested for fake kidnap report

Man, 59, found hanging in relatives' home

Athletics, the gift that keeps on giving

Investor Kereng to remain with Rollers

Gaseitsiwe looks back with pride over 400m success

Relay team brief profiles

GU moves closer to maiden title

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