Exclusive: Mainstream takes on offshore wind scaremongers

James S Murray
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With four new projects in the pipeline, renewables specialist argues fears over economic viability of wind farms are being overstated

Fresh from securing the exclusive rights to develop a €1.2bn wind farm off the coast of Scotland earlier this week, Ireland-based Mainstream Renewable Power has revealed it is poised to announce plans...

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