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2019
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This paper offers lessons from the cities of Kampala and Jinja in Uganda, where solar street lighting has proven cheaper to build and operate than conventional street lights. It has also generated a range of economic and social benefits, including lower crime rates, better road safety, a more vibrant night-time economy and higher property values. 

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Sustainable urban infrastructure for all: Lessons on solar-powered street lights from Kampala and Jinja, Uganda
Research Programme
Cities, Energy, Infrastructure, Low-carbon Development
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Country
Uganda
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Publication Type
Working Papers

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