Renewable street lighting firm powers up with £1.5m investment

Michael Holder
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Solar Street Lighting launches off-grid, solar and wind-powered street lighting aimed at cutting emissions and costs

A UK firm that develops street lighting that is fully powered by renewable electricity has launched in Greater Manchester, backed by £1.5m investment from its founder. Solar Street Lighting, founded...

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