Britishvolt eyes South Wales site for UK's first 'gigafactory'

Michael Holder
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Start-up working with Welsh Government to develop 30GWh battery manufacturing plant and accompanying 200MW solar farm

The UK's first 'gigafactory' has moved a step closer to reality with the announcement today that start-up Britishvolt has chosen a site in South Wales to develop a 30GWh battery manufacturing plant and...

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