The transition towards a sustainable energy system in Europe: What role can North Africa's solar resources play?

@article{Benasla2019TheTT,
  title={The transition towards a sustainable energy system in Europe: What role can North Africa's solar resources play?},
  author={Mokhtar Benasla and Denis Hess and Tayeb Allaoui and Mostefa Brahami and Mouloud Azzedine Dena{\"i}},
  journal={Energy Strategy Reviews},
  year={2019}
}
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