Government preps CfD boost for Britain's ageing onshore wind farms

Michael Holder
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Government sets out suite of proposed reforms to enable onshore wind 'repowering’ projects to bid in clean power contract auctions from 2025

More of Britain's ageing onshore wind farms could be eligible for clean power contracts from 2025, as part of a package of reforms that should enable upgrades to extend the operational life of some of...

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