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Akon Provided Solar Power for 600 Million People in Africa

Ever tried charging your phone using a diesel generator? For 600 million Africans, that's not some dystopian fantasy—it's Tuesday. The continent's energy gap isn't just about flipping switches; it's holding back education, healthcare, and economic growth. While urban centers like Lagos glitter with skyscrapers, rural communities 50 miles away might still use kerosene lamps that cough black smoke.

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How Many People Use Solar Power

Let's cut to the chase – over 1 billion people now access electricity through solar power systems worldwide. But wait, that's kind of misleading. See, counting solar users isn't like tallying Netflix subscriptions. Some use it for their entire home, others just for charging phones. In 2023, residential solar installations alone powered about 300 million households globally. That's roughly 1.2 billion people assuming four per home – more than Europe's entire population!

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