UK wind energy sector receives £1.4bn injection

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The funding follows on from the government announcement to push through new wind projects

Wind energy projects in the UK can now apply for £1.4bn funding from a combination of the European Investment Bank and commercial sources. The EIB has made around £700m available with the remainder...

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