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Renewable energy auction powers 11 million UK homes

theguardian.com — September 3, 2024, 07:00 AM UTC

Summary: Great Britain's recent renewable energy auction has allocated £1.5 billion to support new wind, solar, and tidal power projects, enough to power 11 million homes. The funding, seven times greater than last year's, reflects the Labour government's commitment to expanding clean electricity sources. This annual auction aims to enhance the UK's renewable energy capacity significantly.

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