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What share of Africa's total primary energy will come from nuclear (fission & fusion) in 2050?

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Authors:

valentin.vincendon

Opened:

Jun 19, 2022

Closes:

Dec 31, 2050

Scheduled resolution:

Dec 31, 2052

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