Wind industry confident over EU targets

James S Murray
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But lobby group warns planning reforms are essential if 15 per cent goal is to be met

The UK wind industry has expressed confidence that it can meet the demanding renewable energy targets that are expected to be announced by the European Commission this Wednesday, but only if the government...

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