BT calls up wind farm savings with £440m investment

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Telco signs long-term power purchase agreements for Fallago Rig, Mynydd Bwllfa and Heysham South wind farms

BT's plans to runs its operations purely on renewable energy will take another step forward today as it reveals a £440m investment in three wind farms across the UK. The telco will sign deals to purchase...

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