The Queen's hydro energy scheme slots into place

Jessica Shankleman
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Environment Agency confirms UK's largest hydropower scheme has been installed in the River Thames near Windsor Castle

Two golden Archimedes Screws have been hoisted into the River Thames as part of a major hydropower project that will supply Windsor Castle with green energy. The 40-tonne devices were installed in the...

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