Government outlines £100bn renewables vision

James S Murray
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Wind, biomass and microgeneration to be big winners as government details wide-ranging investment and incentive package designed to meet EU renewables targets

Fresh details have emerged of the government's new renewable energy policy, outlining plans for a massive increase in wind, solar and biomass energy capacity and new powers that could force businesses...

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