TGC Renewables celebrates approval for Somerset solar farm

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3.86MW project near the village of Oake set to provide enough power to supply over 1,000 homes

The UK solar farm industry took another step forward yesterday with news TGC Renewables has been granted planning approval for a 3.86MW project in Somerset. The company confirmed work will now start...

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