'This is good news for consumers': The green economy reacts to record renewables auction

James Murray
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'This is good news for consumers': The green economy reacts to record renewables auction

Industry groups hail the success of latest renewables auction, but warn much more new capacity will be needed if Labour's clean power goals are to be met

Renewables developers and green business groups have responded positively to the results of the latest clean power auction today, predicting the new wave of government-backed contracts will trigger increased...

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