Strong winds give Ecotricity an energy boost

Jessica Shankleman
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Independent utility increased output by 18 per cent last year

Ecotricity has revealed it produced 18 per cent more energy last year, largely as a result of stronger winds. The independent utility yesterday revealed that it produced almost 123.8 gigawatt hours...

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