Gas and offshore wind big winners as Germany plans €60bn energy revamp

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Energy giants confirm wind, hydro, gas and coal will all play major role as country phases out nuclear capacity

A raft of new offshore wind farms and hydroelectric power plants are in the offing, after German energy companies and investors yesterday confirmed they are preparing to plough up to €60bn into overhauling...

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