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Cornwall's "Silicon Vineyards" aim to triple solar capacity in UK

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19 May 2010 • 4 min read

Public consultation on £40m network of solar farms begins

Cornwall's reputation for sun, sand and surf could soon be challenged by silicon if a proposed £40m network of solar farms gets the go ahead. Next week, public consultation will begin for a 15-acre...

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