Mainstream celebrates rapid South African wind farm deployment

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Noupoort Wind Farm goes from financial close to grid connection in just one year

Mainstream Renewable Power yesterday announced its latest South African wind farm has gone from financial close to grid connection in just 12 months, highlighting the potential for renewable energy projects...

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