'Moves us closer to net zero': Co-op inks 15-year solar deal

Stuart Stone
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Credit: Voltalia
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Credit: Voltalia

New agreement with 34MW solar farm set to meet 7.5 per cent of Co-op's power needs from 2025

Co-op and Voltalia have announced a 15-year agreement that will see the the co-operative source green electricity for its estate of food stores, distribution centres, and funeral care homes from the new...

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