Egypt's wind power push, tied to manufacturing, offers lessons for Nigeria and Africa
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Egypt is betting that building wind turbines at home can help it build a renewable-energy industry, positioning it as a template for Africa’s push for renewable-energy industrialization.
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