Octopus: Heatwave powers record solar output

Michael Holder
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Renewables investor's UK solar arrays generated 155GWh of energy over the past month, enough to power 50,000 homes for a year

As Britain bakes in record temperatures and experts today warn the UK needs to step up long term efforts to cope with the escalating risk of heat waves, it appears the ongoing sunny weather is providing...

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