Harworth seals deal for new 5MW solar farm in Yorkshire

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Solar farm will span 28 acres of land at Kellingley in North Yorkshire, generating enough clean electricity to power more than 20,000 homes

UK developer Harworth is expanding its clean energy portfolio with the announcement yesterday that a deal to build a new 5MW solar farm in North Yorkshire has been signed off. Kellingley Solar Farm,...

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