Railpen acquires Cambridgeshire solar project

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Bracks solar farm in Cambridgeshire / Credit: BayWa re
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Bracks solar farm in Cambridgeshire / Credit: BayWa re

Bracks solar farm is expected to provide renewable energy to around 8,700 homes

Railpen has expanded its renewable assets portfolio with the acquisition of Bracks solar farm, located in Cambridgeshire. The investment manager for the Railways Pension Scheme, which has assets...

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