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Google and Microsoft eye wind farm investments

By Ed Crooks

Published: October 22 2009 23:03 | Last updated: October 22 2009 23:03

Google and Microsoft are looking at possible investments in offshore wind farms in Britain, as part of their strategy to “green” their electricity use, a leading adviser to the energy industry has said.

Interest from large multinationals and other investors new to the offshore wind business is holding out a lifeline for an industry hit by a collapse in traditional sources of finance.

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