UK solar energy capacity to reach 10GW by 2016

James Phillips
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The next eight months will see more than 100 projects bring the solar capacity over the 10GW threshold, report finds

The UK's solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity is set to exceed 10GW by March next year, according to new research that shows Britain remains the most "vibrant" solar market in Europe. More than 100 developers,...

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