A gas plant which will generate enough power for one million homes will be built near Manchester.

Carrington Power Ltd, owned by the Electricity Supply Board, have announced a deal for the new combined cycle gas turbine.

The power plant, to be built in Carrington, is due to be commissioned by 2016.

The construction contract has been awarded to the consortium Alstom Duro Felguera.

News of the investment was welcomed by Ed Davey, Secretary of State for Energy and Cli...


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