UK renewables join CCS in race for €4bn EU funding

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Five renewables projects and nine carbon capture and storage applications to compete for Brussels' funding

The UK government is considering 14 applications from carbon capture and storage (CCS) and renewable energy projects all seeking a share of European funding worth an initial €4.4bn. The Department of...

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