Co-op seeks solar panels for 700 shops and funeral homes

Michael Holder
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Co-op seeks solar panels for 700 shops and funeral homes

Company plans to install up to 76,000 solar panels across its estate over the next three years

The Co-op has set its sights on installing solar panels on up to 700 of supermarkets, funeral homes, and logistics facilities across the UK over the next three years through a partnership announced with...

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