Urgent.News

What's breaking now, across thousands of outlets.

More in Business

The solar boom is rapidly transforming emerging economies

Renewable electricity is cheaper than ever. So while the West got rich on coal and oil, some of the poorest countries in the world are banking on solar, wind and water instead.

  • Emerging economies shifting from fossil fuels to renewables
  • Solar power becoming most economical energy source
  • Solar capacity rapidly increasing in Kenya, Ethiopia, Namibia

More from Wednesday 7 October →