Winds of change? RenewableUK's new boss promises 'relentless optimism' as clean energy secures its position in the mainstream

James Murray
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Hugh McNeal tells BusinessGreen how a renewables industry facing significant challenges needs to be more upbeat about its future prospects

Three months into the job and RenewableUK's new chief executive, Hugh McNeal, is clearly having a great time in his role as boss of one of the UK's leading green business trade bodies. Following stints...

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