Government mulls subsidies for overseas wind farms

Jessica Shankleman
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DECC delves into plans for international Contracts for Difference

The government is considering offering subsidies to renewable energy projects located overseas, as it strives to ensure the UK hits its 2020 renewable energy targets. In a document published yesterday,...

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