Olympic Park erects wind turbines after all

James S Murray
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Seven Quiet Revolution vertical axis wind turbines deployed to provide renewable energy to Olympic Park’s lighting infrastructure

It was one of the most high profile criticisms of the Olympic Park's green credentials, even finding its way into an episode of the hit satirical comedy Twenty Twelve. But now those who condemned the Olympic...

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