UK enjoys hydropower surge

James S Murray
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Environment Agency reveals that 2010 is set to be record year for new hydropower schemes

Interest in hydropower projects has reached record levels, according to new figures from the Environment Agency showing that the number of applications for hydropower schemes has increased six-fold in...

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