Wales urges UK government to 'think again' on onshore wind ban

Michael Holder
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Welsh Government and renewables sector calls for onshore wind and solar projects to be allowed to compete in future clean energy subsidy auctions

The Welsh Government, RenewableUK and several green groups have jointly called for onshore wind and solar projects to be allowed to compete in future UK clean energy auction rounds, arguing that the UK's...

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