University of St Andrews graduates to biomass power in carbon neutral push

Jessica Shankleman
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Fife-based university secures £11m funding from Scottish Partnership for Regeneration in Urban Centres Fund for 6.5MW plant

Plans for a £25m biomass plant and heat network at the University of St Andrews have received a major boost after the scheme secured the final £11m financing required to start construction. The Scottish...

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