RenewableUK fears onshore wind industry's future at risk

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Trade association predicts May 7th result will determine whether 'the British onshore wind industry has an immediate future'

The UK's onshore wind industry could grind to a halt from this summer if the Conservatives win May's election outright, trade body RenewableUK has today warned. Writing on BusinessGreen, chief executive...

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