Wind and water to power UK canals' green revolution

James S Murray
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British Waterways sets out plans for 50 canal-side wind turbines and micro-hydro projects

The government agency responsible for the UK's network of canals and rivers yesterday unveiled ambitious plans to generate enough renewable energy to power 45,000 homes through the installation of 50 bank-side...

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