Hive creates buzz with 60MW solar plans

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Hampshire company intends to have nine solar farms built by April 2013 and has a further 108MW of capacity in planning

UK firm Hive Energy has announced it is investing £72m to build nine new solar parks with a combined capacity of 60MW and has a further 108MW in planning. The nine sites include the 15MW Pentylands...

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