Campaigners slam 'pitiful' level of support for next wave of offshore wind farms

James Murray
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Government confirms £60m assigned for next clean energy contract auction, raising fears of smaller than expected pipeline for new offshore wind projects

The government has today confirmed £60m will be assigned for the next clean energy contract auction in spring 2019, sparking fierce criticism that the lower than anticipated level of support could jeopardise...

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