An engineer working at the Benban Solar Park in Aswan, Egypt
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With the effects of climate change becoming increasingly clear, it’s that countries all over the world are investing heavily in renewable energy. This article looks at solar power and how top-down and bottom-up approaches are being used to increase use of this renewable energy source.
Solar power is a renewable energy source that converts sunlight into electricity using solar panels. According to Our World in Data, the cost of solar panels has fallen by 90% in the last decade, making it much more affordable and helping to speed up its use in many parts of the world.
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