UK hopes Europe can save offshore wind farm

Government plans to make Britain a global leader in green energy are set to be rescued by the European taxpayer. The Times has learnt that the European Investment Bank (EIB) is in talks with developers about a financial rescue package for the £3 billion London Array scheme, which is located in the Thames Estuary. Planned to be the world’s largest offshore wind farm, it is a project that has strong personal backing from the Prime Minister. Gordon Brown wants the renewable energy scheme finished before the 2012 Olympics. Related Links Scepticism over viability of green projects World’s largest offshore…

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