Mainstream Renewable Power wins dispute over offshore wind contract withdrawal

Michael Holder
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Mainstream wins appeal over Low Carbon Contracts Company decision to terminate Contract for Difference for 450MW Neart na Gaoithe

Mainstream Renewable Power has won its appeal against the Low Carbon Contracts Company's decision to withdraw the Contracts for Difference (CfD) price support offer for the 450MW Neart na Gaoithe offshore...

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