Giant Triton Knoll offshore wind farm given green light

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RWE npower celebrates planning approval for 1.2GW development off the Lincolnshire coast, as Pen y Cymoedd Wind Farm also secures approval

The government has today granted planning consent for what could become the world's largest offshore wind farm, giving a green light to the giant 1.2GW Triton Knoll offshore wind farm. Energy and Climate...

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