Largest offshore wind farm in world abandoned over bird impact report

The world’s largest offshore wind farm has abandoned expansion plans in a blow to the UK’s status as a global leader in the industry.

Wed, 19 Feb, 2014 - 14:28

The world’s largest offshore wind farm has abandoned expansion plans in a blow to the UK’s status as a global leader in the industry.

London Array announced it will not go ahead with the second phase of an offshore wind farm, partly because of the time it would take to assess the impact on birds.

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