Spain helps out neighbour France in green power surge

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Green credentials boosted as Spain exports electricity to France after year of strong wind and heavy rain

Spain has bolstered its credentials as a world leader in renewable energy by exporting electricity to France for the first time. Heavy rain and strong winds during 2010 meant that renewables - principally...

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