British companies snare almost half UK's offshore wind investment

Madeleine Cuff
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New data from RenewableUK reveals 48 per cent of spending on planning, building, and running offshore wind projects goes to UK companies

British companies are playing a major role in the UK's offshore wind farm supply chain, according to new data released this morning that underscores the growing importance of clean energy to the UK's manufacturing...

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