Renewables seize lion's share of UK energy infrastructure investments

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Government figures show about £30bn invested in green energy since 2010 with record high of £8bn in 2013

More than £45bn has been invested in UK energy infrastructure since 2010, but the government says £100bn is still needed by 2020 to revitalise the network. According to an Energy Investment Report released...

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