Octopus' generation arm to invest £2bn in UK clean energy projects by 2030

Stuart Stone
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Energy giant announces fresh wave of funding after inking deals for four new solar farms

Octopus Energy's generation arm has today set out plans to invest £2bn in UK-based clean energy projects by 2030. The update comes after Octopus inked recent deals for four solar farms currently being...

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