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PVs big thaw

Russia: Known for its oil, cold and its might, Russia does not seem a natural fit for PV expansion. However, as a potential shift in politics might take place and aging fossil-fuel generation infrastructure increases electricity costs, PVs frozen frontier may be thawing out and coming to life.

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pv magazine

01 Dec 2011

Russia may become a significant player in the EU PV market in the near future, thanks to a long-awaited launch of its largest thin film factory in the city of Novocheboksarsk (Chuvash Republic), which is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2012. The new plant is expected to have a capacity of 130 …

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