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New projects underline Brazil’s solar power boom

With slightly more than 72,000 inhabitants, the northern Minas Gerais city of Janaúba has always had to live with poverty, partly due to the droughts that have historically plagued the region. But now, these same punishing dry spells are being used to create wealth.

Laura Quirin

Laura Quirin’s expertise lies in business development in emerging markets. After a six-year stint in China, where she studied and represented French companies, she now lives in São Paulo. As the founder, Laura develops The Brazilian Report’s strategy. She holds a joint MBA from Université Lille II in France and Fudan University in Shanghai.

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