Exclusive: Chinese wind turbine firm plans UK plant

Jessica Shankleman
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China-backed XEMC Darwind reveals it is considering two potential UK locations for new offshore wind turbine plant

The UK's nascent offshore wind industry is on the verge of securing another major coup after a fast-expanding Chinese turbine manufacturer revealed it is actively considering plans for a new factory in...

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