Solar farm installed on former Derbyshire coal site

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Anesco installs 4.2MW farm as part of redevelopment of former coal disposal point

A solar farm has been installed at a former coal disposal point in Derbyshire, completing the first phase of a revamp of the 105-acre site, developers announced yesterday. The 4.2MW solar installation,...

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