Ribbon cut on 'UK's largest' solar-powered leisure centre in Nottingham

Michael Holder
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Harvey Hadden Sports Village | Credit: Nottingham City Council
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Harvey Hadden Sports Village | Credit: Nottingham City Council

Expansion of solar array expected to save local council over £3.6m over panels' 30 year lifespan

An expanded rooftop solar power system has begun generating electricity at a Nottingham leisure centre, in what is thought to be the largest project of its kind in the UK, the city council announced yesterday....

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