SSE snaps up first UK solar project

James Murray
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SSE snaps up first UK solar project

Energy giant acquires 30MW solar firm in latest step for £12.5bn clean energy investment programme

SSE has today announced the acquisition of its first solar farm, snapping up a 30MW project in Worcestershire that is set to come online in late 2023. The energy giant said the deal - financial details...

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