County Durham solar farm approved for former coal site

James Murray
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County Durham solar farm approved for former coal site

Bluefield Renewable Developments secures planning approval for 49.9MW Bluestone Farm solar project

A planning application for a new solar farm on a former coal mining site in County Durham has been approved by councillors. Bluefield Renewable Developments Ltd confirmed late last week that it has...

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