Wind sector boosted British economy by £1.25bn last year

Jessica Shankleman
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RenewableUK state of the industry report urges government to provide clarity over future energy policy

The wind energy sector drove £1.25bn of investment into the UK economy last year, and employed 30,500 people, according to a new industry report that calls for the government to provide clarity over its...

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