Offshore wind industry must 'get some deals done', says Green Investment Bank chief

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Shaun Kingsbury says offshore wind industry needs to build momentum following turbulent year

UK offshore wind power developers must start closing investment deals during the next 18 months in order to build the momentum that will ensure Britain continues to boast a world-leading sector, the chief...

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