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Saharan Dust Set to Curb Solar Output as It Blows Into Germany

Bloomberg.com · last updated

A plume of Saharan dust is set to curb solar generation in parts of central and southern Europe in the coming days, adding support to power prices around midday.

A low-pressure system with brisk southerly winds is forecast to carry sand from north Africa to Europe, resulting in moderate to high amounts of dust in the lower atmosphere in Germany and Italy on Thursday, said MetDesk meteorologist Matthew Dobson.