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Policymakers and investors in Africa should put added focus on the energy transition for three main reasons: 1. this transition has been well underway even through a pandemic with investment attractiveness only improving, 2. renewable energy systems can help businesses persevere during a downturn and 3. Commercial and industrial solar, in particular, is key to African businesses hitting their climate targets.
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