Poor rural grid connections restricting renewable investment

Farmers looking to invest in renewable energy to save themselves from high energy prices are left increasingly frustrated by poor grid connections.

Rachael Brown
Chief Reporter
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Poor rural grid connections restricting renewable investment

Farmers looking to invest in renewable energy to save themselves from high energy prices are left increasingly frustrated by poor grid connections. Connections to the grid are holding back farmers who...

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