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Opposition wants urgent renewable energy measures for NWC following islandwide blackout
Jamaica Gleaner

Opposition wants urgent renewable energy measures for NWC following islandwide blackout

The Opposition says the islandwide power outage and its impact on National Water Commission (NWC) plants, which left thousands across the country without access to water, highlight the need for the Government to embrace solar technology to power water facilities to help keep the country running during disasters.

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