UK energy giants unveil proposals for five new biomass plants

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Joint venture backed by Scottish and Southern announces plans for new plants, while E.ON submits planning application for 150MW biomass facility

Five new biomass power plants were proposed last week as UK energy companies moved to take advantage of the government's increased support for the fast-growing sector. Four of the plants were proposed...

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