Reinsurer Swiss Re plans 2MW solar plant for US headquarters

Madeleine Cuff
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Zurich-based reinsurance giant unveils plans for major new solar plant to generate clean electricity for US operations

Swiss Re, one of the world's largest reinsurers, has announced plans to build a 2MW solar farm at its North American headquarters in Armonk, New York, in the latest green business news to emerge from Climate...

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