'Major milestone': 50MW solar farm connects to Bristol transmission grid in 'UK first'

Michael Holder
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Larks Green solar farm near north of Bristol | Credit: Enso Energy / Cero
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Larks Green solar farm near north of Bristol | Credit: Enso Energy / Cero

Larks Green Solar Farm becomes first project in UK to connect directly to a National Grid substation

A first of its kind 50MW solar farm has been directly connected to the transmission grid near Bristol, in a project touted as a "major milestone" for the coming decade's transition to a greener and more...

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