RWE gets green light for 180MW solar and battery storage project

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Once operational Stockton project could provide clean power for up to 70,000 UK homes

RWE has secured the green light for a 180MW solar farm and battery storage development in Stockton in the North East. The energy giant announced yesterday its plans for the Byers Gill Solar and Battery...

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