Former RAF base transforms into clean energy business hub with completion of 50MW solar farm

Madeleine Cuff
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Scottow Moor solar farm near Norwich is now generating clean power for local businesses

A former RAF base near Norwich has been transformed into a clean energy hub with the completion this week of the 50MW Scottow Moor solar farm. The first phase of the project, which saw 32MW of capacity...

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