European PV industry predicts cost parity by next year

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New report argues photovoltaic solar power is just months away from being cost competitive with the grid in parts of southern Europe

Photovoltaic (PV) solar power could provide up to 12 per cent of Europe's energy by 2020, according to a major new study from the European Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPIA) and management consultancy...

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