UK wind power reaches record 6GW milestone

James S Murray
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Landmark achieved as Huhne blasts “silly thinktanks” over “nonsense” warnings that green policies are driving up costs

The UK now boasts 6GW of wind energy capacity, enough to provide power to over 3.3 million homes, according to the latest update from trade association RenewableUK. The group confirmed last night that...

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