'Pensions in action': Nest announces latest investment in UK solar farm

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On Monday, Nest members were invited to visit the new solar farm and found out how it will return investment | Credit:Nest
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On Monday, Nest members were invited to visit the new solar farm and found out how it will return investment | Credit:Nest

Pension scheme says project is the latest step in its plans to invest billions of pounds in green infrastructure

UK pension scheme Nest has today announced it has purchased a multi-million pound solar farm as part of its partnership with Octopus Renewables, as it looks to ramp up its investments in green infrastructure....

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