Abu Dhabi hails record low solar power bids

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Local media reports Sweihan solar farm is set to deliver clean power at a record low cost following latest auction

The United Arab Emirates looks set to seize back the record for the lowest cost solar project in development from Chile, following a series of record low bids from developers for the proposed 350MW Sweihan...

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