Access to clean and affordable energy in Africa has been a major challenge, as most of its governments still nose-dive to source dirty fossil fuels to oil the wheels of their nation. However, renewable energy development offers the continent the option to be a global renewable powerhouse and the option to re-write its energy story.
Read MoreSummer Journalism Fellow Jeremiah Thoronka speaks with Thomas Leyden, Senior Director at EDF Renewables, a leading producer of wind and solar power in over 20 countries. Leyden discusses his pioneering efforts in photovoltaics, the roles of the public and private sectors in financing developments, and the efficacy of various policy frameworks adopted by different nations in confronting the shift towards sustainable resources.
Read MoreCloud Agronomics is a student-run organization founded by Brown undergraduates. The team met at a conference, where they decided to explore the viability of solar energy for sustained flight.
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