US wind industry poised for robust recovery

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Trade body reports almost 5GW of capacity in the pipeline after policy uncertainty put the brakes on the market during the first half of the year

The US wind energy industry is poised for a dramatic recovery over the next 12 months, despite the market grinding to a standstill during the first half of this year. New figures released this week...

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