UK Power Networks acquires 70 solar, wind, and hydro sites in £90m deal

Stuart Stone
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UKPN commercial arm boosts green energy stable with acquisition of renewable energy sites capable of generating 68.7MW for United Utilities

UK Power Networks' (UKPN) commercial arm has added 70 solar, wind, and hydro energy projects to its renewable energy portfolio by purchasing UU Solar from SDCL Energy Efficiency Income Trust LLP (SEEIT)...

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