BrightSource poised to snap up 500MW Solar Trust project

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Utility solar giant emerges as top bidder in auction for project planned by bankrupted Solar Trust of America

BrightSource Energy looks set to further cement its role as one of the largest solar projects developers in the US, after it emerged the company had tabled the top bid in an auction for the 500MW Palen...

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