Firms battle to own offshore wind grid links

Jessica Shankleman
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Latest round of offshore wind transmission bidders announced as National Grid unveils £700m project to export Scottish renewable energy

Plans to revamp the UK's ageing grid networks and accommodate increasing amounts of renewable energy have been given a major boost by Ofgem and National Grid. Ofgem yesterday unveiled a list of firms...

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