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Larger projects, fewer players: Is South Africa’s solar programme becoming a victim of its own success?

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By Tom Jackson, Freelance Technology Journalist

Competitive bidding | Now into its fourth round, South Africa’s national renewable energy programme has successfully driven down the price of solar energy. But there are growing concerns that this has been at the expense of fostering a diverse local market, writes Tom Jackson.

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