Glastonbury's 'Gusty Springfield' wind turbine heads to Alexandra Palace for next stop on UK tour

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'Gusty Springfield' | Credit: Octopus Energy
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'Gusty Springfield' | Credit: Octopus Energy

Octopus Energy's temporary wind turbine is relocating from Glastonbury to Alexandra Palace to power food and drink stands at outdoor gigs this summer

Octopus Energy has announced its temporary wind turbine, affectionately known as 'Gusty Springfield', is heading to Alexandra Palace to power food and drink stands at its series of outdoor concerts this...

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