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The partnership between KESK and Vitas is a great fit, as it combines KESK''s expertise in delivering solar energy solutions with Vitas'' experience in providing microfinance services to SMEs in Iraq. Together, we are able to support the growth of the solar energy sector in Iraq and promote sustainable development." Basima, Founder and CEO of KESK
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NATIONAL COMMUNITY SOLAR PARTNERSHIP 20. The National Community Solar Partnership. Sharing the Sun is a market trends annual report that is managed by theNational Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)through NCSP; partner commitments are tracked to the program and its goal, and program evaluation is done to
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