Giant offshore wind farm hits power target earlier than expected

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Ed Davey opens 389MW West of Duddon Sands wind farm, after project achieved full power two and a half months ahead of schedule

West of Duddon Sands offshore wind farm has achieved full power output more than two months ahead of schedule. Developers DONG Energy and ScottishPower Renewables announced the milestone as Energy and...

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