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Sept. 22 (Xinhua) -- The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) said Thursday that falling costs make solar power more affordable and accissible in Africa.
"Rapidly declining technology costs" make solar photovoltaic (PV) power generating projects one of the cheapest means to meet power needs and increase energy access in Africa， IRENA， which is headquartered in Abu Dhabi， the United Arab Emirates (UAE)， said in a statement on a new study.
The study， "Solar PV in Africa: Costs and Markets，" said estimated installation costs for PV projects in Africa have gone down by as much as 61 percent since 2012.
"Today， installed costs for these projects are as low as 1.30 U.S. dollars per watt in Africa， compared to the global average of 1.80 dollars per watt，" the study said.
IRENA Director-General Adnan Z. Amin said solar PV costs could drop up to 59 percent in the next 10 years.
Lower costs， coupled with Africa's vast solar potential， present a huge opportunity for the region.
"Both grid-connected and off-grid solar PV now offer a cost-competitive means to meet rising energy needs and bring electricity to the 600 million Africans who currently lack access，" said Amin.
"Africa's solar potential is enormous， with solar irradiation levels up to 117 percent higher than in Germany， the country with the highest installed solar power capacity，" Amin said.
Global capacity additions for solar PV have increased six-fold since 2009， a trend that is now beginning to materialise in Africa， said IRENA.
Over 800 megawatts (MW) in additional solar PV capacity was recorded in Africa in 2014 and another 750 MW was added in 2015.
IRENA estimates that with the right policies， Africa could be home to more than 70 gigawatts of solar PV capacity by 2030.
IRENA， founded in 2009， is mandated as the global hub for renewable energy cooperation and information exchange. The agency groups 148 member states and the European Union. Twenty-seven other countries are in the process of joining the organization.
NEW DELHI Cheap Air Jordan 6 Retro Spizike Red Black 694091-625 , June 10 (Xinhua) -- Severe crisis seems to have gripped India's main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) with barely a year to go for the general elections.
One of the founders of BJP and the party's seniormost leader, L. K. Advani, on Monday resigned from all posts, a day after the controversial Chief Minister of the western Indian state of Gujarat Cheap Air Jordan 6 Retro Low White Infrared 23 Black 304401-123 , Narendra Modi, was made the saffron outfit's campaign chief for 2014 elections.
In a letter to BJP President Rajnath Singh, the 85-year-old leader said that he was resigning from all the main organisations of the party, including the parliamentary board Cheap Women's Air Jordan 6 Oreo Black Oreo , the national executive and the election committee.
"For some time I have been finding it difficult to reconcile either with the current functioning of the party, or the direction in which it is going. Most leaders of ours are now concerned just with their personal agendas," Advani wrote in his resignation letter.
Sources said that Advani was opposed to Modi being made the chairperson of BJP's poll campaign committee Sunday. This is because the Gujarat Chief Minister's elevation not only makes him the face of party for the elections, but also a potential prime ministerial candidate for 2014 polls.
In fact Cheap Women's Air Jordan 6 GS Still Blue White 543390-407 , political analysts have predicted what they claim is a "civil war" in the BJP, particularly after Advani stayed away this weekend from the party's convention in the western state of Goa, where Modi's elevation was finalised, citing "health grounds".
"On one hand Cheap Men's Air Jordan 6 Retro Golden Harvest Wheat Golden Harvest Sail , Modi's elevation means he is most likely to be BJP's prime ministerial candidate for general elections. On the other hand, Advani is also a claimant to the post as the BJP patriarch helped the party build a base in India -- from just two Members of Parliament to forming a government in 1999," Delhi- based political analyst Prof Ajay Singh said.
Modi is a rising star in the BJP, who has turned Gujarat into an economic powerhouse. But Cheap Men's Air Jordan 6 Retro UNC Black Blue 384664-006 , the 62-year-old three-time chief minister is also accused of turning a blind eye during the 2002 communal riots in which over 1,000 were killed in the state, mostly minority Muslims.
"Advani, a former Indian deputy prime minister Cheap Mens Air Jordan 6 All Star Black Silver 907961-015 , has supported Modi throughout the latter's political career, even during the 2002 riots when many wanted the Gujarat Chief Minister to go. But, now Advani is disappointed as being left out in the prime ministerial race. The man who helped build BJP feels he is marginalised," another expert Prof S.K. Gupta said.
He added "There are two camps in BJP -- the Advani camp and the Modi camp. The Advani camp believes that Modi Cheap Mens Air Jordan 6 Retro Pinnacle Metallic Gold White 854271-730 , being a polarising figure because of his alleged role in 2002 Gujarat riots, could help the scam-tainted ruling Congress party gain an advantage in the upcoming general elections. But, the Modi camp says he is a mascot for development and could lead the country in the right direction."
Indeed, Congress leaders are having a good laugh over the rift in BJP Cheap Air Jordan 6 Retro Off White New Maroon Style 384664-116 , with some questioning how will the saffron outfit rule this country when it cannot take care of its own house.
Aptly sums up political analyst Rajat Bose: "Whatever critics say, Modi has tremendous support both in BJP as well as among India's middle classes and business community who hail him as a respected leader who has turned Gujarat into the country's most prosperous state. Even young people below 35 years of age, who account for over 65 per cent of India's population, prefer Modi."
However Cheap Air Jordan 6 Retro GS Oreo White Black 384665-101 , time will only tell whether India rejects or accepts Modi as prime minister if the BJP comes to power in the next general elections.
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(Source: CGTN)
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