Bentley drives green agenda with UK's largest rooftop solar system

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20,000 panels fitted on luxury car maker's factory in Crewe

Iconic car maker Bentley is set to flick the switch on what is said to be the UK's largest rooftop solar PV array. The 20,000 solar panel system covers 3.45 hectares of roof space at Bentley Motor's...

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