PNE Wind reveals plan to join UK wind energy gold rush

James S Murray
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Spokesman reveals German developer is investigating more than 10 UK sites capable of generating up to 300MW of onshore wind energy

Germany-based wind farm developer PNE Wind has confirmed it is investigating building up to 300MW of onshore wind farms in the UK, but has downplayed reports that it could invest up to £500m over the next...

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