Fix green power investment climate to drive down industrial power prices, government told

Madeleine Cuff
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New analysis from University College London argues better investment conditions for onshore wind and solar and more co-ordinated electricity strategy will cut power costs for businesses

Government should clear a path for fresh investment in mature renewables such as onshore wind in order to cut the price of power for UK industries, researchers at University College London (UCL) have concluded....

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