China unveils $140bn plan to build seven giant wind farms by 2020

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Government claims wind farms will contribute eight per cent of country's total power capacity

The Chinese government yesterday announced plans for a $140bn (£84bn) wind farm building programme that will see seven giant wind farms, each with a minimum capacity of 10GW, built by 2020. Once completed,...

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