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Britain rolls out offshore wind power investment stimulation plan
Manchester, England (UPI) Jun 14, 2013
Britain this week announced the start of an offshore wind investment plan at a time when some are questioning its commitment to developing the industry. British Business and Energy Minister Michael Fallon, speaking at a wind industry conference Wednesday in Manchester, England, unveiled the creation of an Offshore Wind Investment Organization to "further stimulate jobs" in the industry. "Offshore wind is a major success story for the U.K., and we want to boost levels of inward investment ... read more

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