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How is Saharan dust impacting solar power?

Video. How is Saharan dust impacting solar power?

Updated: 17/06/2024 - 15:05 GMT+2

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Research shows that Saharan dust events can hit solar energy output hard. So what can be done to better manage the problem? Climate Now reports from Andalucía on efforts to beat the dust.

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