Green Investment Bank takes £240m stake in Sheringham Shoal offshore wind farm

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Second-largest investment to date from government-backed bank provides further boost to offshore wind industry

The Green Investment Bank (GIB) has today announced its second-largest investment to date, confirming it has shelled out £240m for a 20 per cent stake in the 317MW Sheringham Shoal offshore wind farm....

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