Renewables industry hits back at Liz Truss's 'depressing' solar jibe

James Murray
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Renewables industry hits back at Liz Truss's 'depressing' solar jibe

"The language used so far over the course of the Conservative leadership race regarding solar and land use is deeply concerning"

The renewables industry has today hit back at accusations from Tory leadership frontrunner Liz Truss that field-based solar arrays are "one of the most depressing sights", warning that her comments risk...

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