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Three of the five new European markets to hit 1GW of solar in 2023 were from the east. Will Norman looks at the shifting dynamics of Eastern Europe\u2019s leading solar markets, which like much of the continent\u2019s solar sector, are struggling to maintain the tempo as the 2022 energy crisis eases.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Three of the five new European markets to hit 1GW of solar in 2023 were from the east. 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