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Abstract To assess the possibility of a combined use of solar and wind energy over Europe, a continental-scale dataset, with high
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The scientists said, although solar and wind complementarity may not solve structural challenges, it could help reduce the need for
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Abstract To assess the possibility of a combined use of solar and wind energy over Europe, a continental-scale dataset, with high spatial and temporal resolution and covering
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