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Taking the plunge: Northumbrian Water and Lightsource BP explore 10 solar farm deal

James Murray
James Murray
clock 01 May 2018 •
Chittering Solar Park in Cambridgeshire / CREDIT: Lightsource BP
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Chittering Solar Park in Cambridgeshire / CREDIT: Lightsource BP

Days after announcing plans to source 100 per cent renewables, water firm reveals new 10GWh solar power push

Northumbrian Water has followed its new green energy supply deal with renewables giant Ørsted by revealing plans for 10 new solar farms at its sites across the region. The company announced yesterday...

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