Green Investment Bank's offshore wind fund powers past £1bn mark with Lincs wind farm stake

Madeleine Cuff
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Green Investment Bank offshore wind fund snaps up 44 per cent stake in 270MW wind project, taking total assets under management to £1.12bn

The Green Investment Bank (GIB) Offshore Wind Fund has smashed its £1bn target thanks to the acquisition of a 44 per cent stake - worth £429m - in the 270MW Lincs offshore wind farm. The deal, announced...

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