Entrepreneurs in Nairobi make the case for going solar
MIT Technology Review • 6/17/2026
Summary
Most of Kenya’s power grid runs on renewables, but 25% of communities lack centralized electricity. The nation is looking to off-grid solar to achieve universal electricity access by 2030 without increasing emissions. The improving economics of solar technology have contributed to this initiative.
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