EDF flicks switch on France's largest solar farm

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Energy giant outlines ambition to deliver 500MW of solar capacity by 2012

Energy giant EDF yesterday cut the ribbon on the largest solar power plant in France and reiterated its commitment to delivering a huge expansion in solar capacity across the country. The seven megawatt...

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