SSE backs plans to turn Aberthaw coal power plant into green energy hub

Stuart Stone
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Credit: SSE and CCR Energy

Energy giant announces MoU with Cardiff City Region Energy that could see former coal power plant site become major clean tech facility

SSE Energy Solutions has today announced an agreement with Cardiff City Region (CCR) Energy to explore innovative green and clean tech solutions that could enable a new energy hub at the old Aberthaw coal...

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