Ripple effect: How Ripple Energy sought to disrupt an 'achingly corporate' sector

Stuart Stone
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Ripple effect: How Ripple Energy sought to disrupt an 'achingly corporate' sector

Ripple Energy CEO and founder Sarah Merrick tells BusinessGreen how creating an affordable clean energy ownership model has built an engaged digital community of clean energy pioneers

The UK's onshore wind industry has enjoyed a turbulent few years. The sector has cemented its position as one of the cheapest forms of new power generation, secured support from an overwhelming majority...

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