Nissan plots 20MW solar farm to power EV production at Sunderland plant

Cecilia Keating
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Nissan's plant in north-east England is already partially powered by on-site clean energy | Credit: Nissan
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Nissan's plant in north-east England is already partially powered by on-site clean energy | Credit: Nissan

Japanese automaker has unveiled plans to more than double on-site renewables capacity at its flagship plant in North-East England

Plans to decarbonise the biggest car plant in Britain took a major leap forward today, as Nissan announced its intention to build a 20MW solar farm at its Sunderland factory that will significantly reduce...

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