SunEdison to develop 400 MW of Solar Plants in South Korea
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SunEdison,the solar energy development subsidiary of MEMC Electronic Materials has recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) withGyeongsangnam-do, a province in southeast Korea to establish solarplants capable of generating 400 megawatts of clean electricity. Thephotovoltaic modules of the plants will be installed on public land andbuilding rooftops in Gyeongsangnam-do.
This new project is being seen as a significant step towards GSND’starget of 15% renewables by 2030. The agreement is also expected tostimulate the local economy by creating more than 1,500 jobs in theprovince. All the solar plants are scheduled for completion in 2013.
Via: Gazette.Net
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