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A consortium led by B-Electric has signed an initial agreement with the New and Renewable Energy Authority to establish a 50 MW solar power plant in Zafarana, the local press reports, citing unnamed sources familiar with the matter. A final agreement is set to be signed within 3-4 weeks. 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