'Home-grown in the UK': Vodafone signs second major solar PPA

Stuart Stone
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Credit: Vodafone UK - Solar power plant aerial view
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Credit: Vodafone UK - Solar power plant aerial view

Telecoms giant pens contract that is set to create five UK solar farms capable of generating 216GWH of clean power

Vodafone has announced it has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Centrica and Mytilineos to create a portfolio of new UK solar farms that will provide it with access to clean and affordable renewable...

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