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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Tony Jones

King Charles suffers ‘disaster’ at plaque unveiling as he hails work of solar panel firm

King Charles has hailed the "wonderful" work of a British company developing the next generation of solar panels, though he light-heartedly referred to the "disaster" of his plaque unveiling.

During his tour of Oxford PV (Photovoltaics) headquarters, the King saw panels significantly more efficient than conventional products, which he described as "so vitally needed".

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