Scottish and Southern acquisition strengthens offshore wind push

James S Murray
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Energy giant shells out £11m for 15 per cent stake in Burntisland Fabrications, securing supply chain for offshore wind turbine foundations in the process

Energy giant Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE) has bolstered its presence in the burgeoning UK offshore wind sector with the £11m acquisition of a 15 per cent stake in turbine foundations specialist Burntisland...

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