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Nigeria’s proposed ban on solar panel imports raises concerns (news.mongabay.com)

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Nigeria recently proposed a ban on importing solar panels to boost local manufacturing, but some climate and renewable energy experts worry this move may impede the country’s transition to cleaner energy sources.

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[–] wizzor@sopuli.xyz 2 points 2 weeks ago

Well, according to the article Nigeria has some existing solar production with more on the way. Probably there are better methods than an outright ban, but many countries are boosting local manufacturing with subsidies, tariffs or regulation.