Octopus Renewables secures £185m mandate from National Grid pension scheme

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Octopus Renewables to invest £185m in UK solar and onshore wind assets through partnership with National Grid's pension scheme

The UK renewables sector has secured an early New Year boost, with Octopus Renewables chosen to oversee £185m of investment in domestic solar and onshore wind assets through National Grid's corporate pension...

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