Solar power in Africa is heating up — thanks in part to chili peppers

AI Briefing

• – Solar power in Africa is being fueled by chili peppers, a Canadian company used them to build the first solar power plants in Malawi.
• – The company's innovative approach used chili peppers as a natural dye to create a durable and UV-resistant coating for the solar panels.
• – The use of chili peppers in solar power plants is a unique example of Africa's growing investment in renewable energy and its potential to reduce carbon emissions.