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04/07/2013
PM Opens Worlds Largest Wind Farm
The world's largest offshore wind farm, the London Array, has been officially opened by David Cameron.
The 175 turbine farm in the Thames Estuary has been operational since April, but was officially opened by the prime minister and climate change minister Greg Barker, in a move thought to underline Downing Street's commitment to the growing wind energy sector in the UK.
At the opening ceremony, the Guardian quote Mr Cameron as saying: "This is a great day for Britain and a big win for renewable energy.
"London Array shows you can build large scale renewable energy projects right here in Britain. This is because when it comes to clean energy, the UK has one of the clearest investment climates globally".
(MH/JP)
The 175 turbine farm in the Thames Estuary has been operational since April, but was officially opened by the prime minister and climate change minister Greg Barker, in a move thought to underline Downing Street's commitment to the growing wind energy sector in the UK.
At the opening ceremony, the Guardian quote Mr Cameron as saying: "This is a great day for Britain and a big win for renewable energy.
"London Array shows you can build large scale renewable energy projects right here in Britain. This is because when it comes to clean energy, the UK has one of the clearest investment climates globally".
(MH/JP)
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