News
27 November 2017

Afghan solar plant wins ADB backing

Region:
Middle East & Africa

The Asian Development Bank is to provide $45 million to fund Afghanistan's first 20MW solar power plant in a bid to meet rising energy demand in a country that imports most of its electricity. It will be built in the Naghlu area of Kabul's Surobi district.

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