Lightsource BP plugs in subsidy-free solar farm

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2.3MW Lancashire site is now providing power to glass manufacturer NSG Group

Another subsidy-free solar farm has connected to the UK grid this week, with the site in Lancashire now providing green electricity to glass manufacturer NSG Group at no cost to the taxpayer. Developer...

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