Iberdrola floats £6bn boost for UK offshore wind industry

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Iberdrola CEO Ignacio Galán at ScottishPower West of Duddon Sands windfarm in the Irish sea | Credit:Iberdrola
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Iberdrola CEO Ignacio Galán at ScottishPower West of Duddon Sands windfarm in the Irish sea | Credit:Iberdrola

Leading utility Iberdrola announces new investment plans at today’s Global Investment Summit

Leading renewable energy utility Iberdrola is set to invest an additional £6bn in its offshore wind farm development off the coast of Suffolk, the company confirmed at today's Global Investment Summit...

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