Centrica reviewing offshore wind plans as cost fears mount

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Industry insists outlook remains upbeat, but credit crunch and rising construction bills are prompting growing numbers of developers to review projects

Concerns were raised over the financial viability of UK offshore wind projects at the weekend, as it emerged that Centrica was reviewing the economic case for 1,000MW of planned turbine construction and...

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